The U.S. – China trade war is cooling off, fears of a major economic recession have receded and commodity prices are projected to climb, but the bearish leaning pundits still see plenty to fear in 2020:
China: The trade war may be in remission, but China’s economy is still slowing and may drop below 6 percent GDP growth for the first time since 1990. The Hong Kong protests go unabated and Beijing fears they could spread to the Mainland. EU: Having tackled China, Japan, Korea, plus Canada and Mexico, Mr. Trump now turns his trade fight sights onto Europe in 2020. His most recent salvo was the imposition of sanctions intended to slow Europe’s acquisition of cheaper energy via Nord Stream 2. At minimum, his rhetoric...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Key Takeaways: The agricultural trade surplus has become a sizable deficit: the balance swung from a $40.1 billion surplus in 2011 to a $40.7 billion deficit in 2025. Imports kept growing while exports lost momentum: between 2020 and 2025, agricultural imports increased 45 percent, compa...
USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
