04/21/26 22:11:05 Barchart.com All-Commodities News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435994/cattle-extends-losses-to-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:05 +0000 Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures were $2.20 to $2.55 lower at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle... Brown cow in field by Alexa via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435994/cattle-extends-losses-to-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436014/cotton-rally-extends-to-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:05 +0000 Cotton futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another $2.19 to $91.80 NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, which was 1 percentage... Cotton field by William Dunn via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436014/cotton-rally-extends-to-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436004/hogs-rally-on-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:05 +0000 Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents on April... Veterinarian standing next to a pig pen by dusanpetkovic via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1436004/hogs-rally-on-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435984/wheat-close-with-gains-on-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:04 +0000 The wheat complex was back in rally mode with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. KC HRW futures saw 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cent gains on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 3 to 11... Raw wheat berries by Klaus Beyer via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435984/wheat-close-with-gains-on-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435963/corn-close-with-gains-on-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:04 +0000 Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another... Corn kernels - via CC0 Public Domain https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435963/corn-close-with-gains-on-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435974/soybeans-follow-bean-oil-rally-on-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:04 +0000 Soybeans were in rally mode on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher, up 6 ¾ to 9 1/4 cents on the beans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 1/4 cents at $11.11 3/4. Soymeal futures were down $2.10 to 20 cents higher... Soybeans emerging in the spring by jcesar2015 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435974/soybeans-follow-bean-oil-rally-on-tuesday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435148/pure-hedge-livestock-and-grain Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:14:37 +0000 We could see a lower trade across the board tomorrow. Risk Off Environment Brown and white cow by Frans Ruiter via Unsplash https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1435148/pure-hedge-livestock-and-grain Bill Allen https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434610/grain-spreads-cattle-vs-grain Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:52:47 +0000 3rd/4th Quarter Outlook Cattle vs Grain Grain elevator by Robert D Brozek via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434610/grain-spreads-cattle-vs-grain Sean Lusk https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434469/chart-of-the-day-june-live-cattle Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:47:06 +0000 Daily Live and Feeder Cattle charts have made a bearish turn.  Potential double top in weekly charts? 3 Cheeseburgers with bacon by Malkovstock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434469/chart-of-the-day-june-live-cattle Walsh Trading https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432586/shootin-the-bull-about-a-head-shoulders-pattern Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:42:47 +0000 A Head & Shoulders pattern is believed the same as the final 3 waves of a bull market, combined with the first 3 waves of a bear market. Cattle by Penny via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432586/shootin-the-bull-about-a-head-shoulders-pattern Chris Swift https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:39:55 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to... Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432161/crude-oil-prices-rally-as-us-iran-talks-on-hold Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:19:16 +0000 May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.52 (+2.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0930 (+2.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved sharply higher as Iran has yet to confirm its attendance at further talks in Pakistan... Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432161/crude-oil-prices-rally-as-us-iran-talks-on-hold Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432118/nat-gas-prices-recover-on-carry-over-support-from-crude-oil Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:17:44 +0000 May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.008 (+0.30%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday erased early losses and moved higher as a rally in crude oil prices, driven by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sparked short-covering in nat-gas futures. Nat-gas prices initially moved lower on... Triple natural gas flare burning at night by Kirsten Strickland via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432118/nat-gas-prices-recover-on-carry-over-support-from-crude-oil Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431781/why-have-gasoline-and-heating-oil-futures-diverged Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:02 +0000 Crude oil prices have been a focal point for markets across all asset classes. As crude oil prices rose in response to the military conflict in Iran and Iran’s regional retaliation in the Middle East, oil product prices soared. However, heating oil and distillates experienced more extreme rallies than gasoline. A fuel pump by IADE-Michoko via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431781/why-have-gasoline-and-heating-oil-futures-diverged Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431257/ny-sugar-prices-consolidate-above-a-5-5-year-low Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:27:41 +0000 May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.30%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+1.05%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Sugar prices have been under pressure for the past three weeks,... Many sugar cubes in pile by Pasja1000 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431257/ny-sugar-prices-consolidate-above-a-5-5-year-low Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431209/dollar-strength-and-abundant-supplies-knock-cocoa-prices-lower Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:25:38 +0000 May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -78 (-2.37%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -51 (-2.06%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday amid a stronger dollar ($DXY ) and signs of abundant supplies after ICE cocoa inventories rose to a 20-month high of... Cacao beans by Gate74 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431209/dollar-strength-and-abundant-supplies-knock-cocoa-prices-lower Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431168/easing-supply-risks-undercut-coffee-prices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:23:42 +0000 May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.20 (-1.10%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -25 (-0.72%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 7-week low. Expectations of a record Brazilian coffee crop are weighing on prices. Signs of tighter supplies... Cup of roasted coffee beans on pile by Negative-Space via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431168/easing-supply-risks-undercut-coffee-prices Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429643/corn-back-to-higher-midday-trade Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:18:21 +0000 Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and... Corn field blue sky by Alberto Masnovo via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429643/corn-back-to-higher-midday-trade Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429693/cotton-back-to-strength-on-tuesdays-midday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:18:21 +0000 Cotton futures are trading with contracts another 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday. The US dollar index is 0.313 higher at $98.220. Crude oil is up another $3.03 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April... Harvesting cotton field by Leila Melhado via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429693/cotton-back-to-strength-on-tuesdays-midday Austin Schroeder https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429673/cattle-weakness-extends-to-tuesday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:18:21 +0000 Live cattle futures are 72 cents to $1.10 lower on Tuesday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Early action this week has been quiet with a few bids of $246 floating around in KS. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.05 to $2.05 at midday.... Cows eating hay in a farm cowshed by Matthias Bockel via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429673/cattle-weakness-extends-to-tuesday Austin Schroeder