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Cotton futures are following up Thursday’s limit gains with most contracts up another 116 to 150 points at Friday’s midday. The US dollar index is just $0.004 lower at $97.915. Crude oil is down $3.45 to $101.62.Export Sales data has export commitments at 10.691 million RB, which is 2% below last year’s total for this time. That is also 95% of the USDA export projection and lags the 102% 5-year average sales pace. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis.   The Seam showed 5,415 bales sold on 4/30 at…

Soybeans futures closed the Friday session with 5 ¾ to 12 ¾ cent gains, as May was 24 cents higher this week. November was up 27 cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/2 cents at $11.37 3/4. Soymeal futures were steady to $2.10 higher, with May the exception, down $1.50, as May was down $3.50 on the week. Soy Oil futures were 29 to 93 points higher on Friday, as May was 474 points in the green this week.Commitment of Traders data showed speculators in soybean futures and options trimming 7,602 contracts from their net…

Enrique Glotzer has been named managing director in BRG’s Energy and Climate practice. Glotzer, who will be based at the firm’s New York office, will work with energy and infrastructure organizations across corporate strategy and planning, operational improvement, digital transformation, and M&A transactions. Additionally, he will also work with clients on risk management, resolve financial and regulatory complexities, and help develop sustainability strategies and ESG investment frameworks for infrastructure and industrial clients. Before joining BRG, Glotzer was a managing director at FTI Consulting.  Beata Kirr has been appointed as CIO of the global family office at Northern Trust Wealth Management. Kirr will be responsible for overseeing investment strategy for GFO and leading…

Source: Eurostat. Growth has felt the drag through both confidence and real incomes, with the euro area composite purchasing managers’ survey shrinking in April – for a first time since 2024. A core focus of policy makers remains rightfully on expectations—once households and firms begin to believe inflation is back, they behave in ways that make it so. As Brent crude prices stay above USD 100 a barrel, there are signs of increasing inflation expectations in gauges of households and firms. In that sense, the war’s effects may be the most apparent in a shifting balance of risks: away from…

The AI mining platform SHRMiner recently made a prominent appearance on the digital giant screen at Piccadilly Circus in London, bringing AI cloud mining, Bitcoin cloud mining, automated crypto mining, and Web3 yield tools into the public spotlight. As more users seek simpler ways to participate in crypto mining, cloud mining is emerging as a vital gateway within the digital asset industry. Unlike traditional mining, users can now explore and engage in Bitcoin cloud mining services via online platforms without the need to purchase mining rigs, configure hardware, or incur complex maintenance costs. According to SHRMiner, the platform is headquartered…

When Rayls opened its public mainnet on April 30, 2026, it did so with a roster that most blockchain projects spend years assembling. The Layer 1 chain, built by Parfin (core developer of Ralys), went live recently, and was preceded by Tether made a strategic investment in Parfin, the core developer of Rayls. That backing sits alongside Rayls’ inclusion in Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, a J.P. Morgan Kinexys deployment and a $1 billion partnership agreement with AmFi – all secured within the 18 months preceding launch. The institutional momentum behind the chain reflects a broader shift in how large financial…

The cryptocurrency industry has evolved into a fast-paced, data-driven environment where information is both abundant and time-sensitive. From tracking token performance to analyzing blockchain trends and discovering new platforms, users must process large volumes of data quickly and accurately. Artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in simplifying these tasks. By automating research, summarizing insights, and assisting with decision-making, AI is becoming an essential tool for crypto enthusiasts, investors, and developers alike. However, as with many tech-driven industries, the growing number of AI tools has introduced a new challenge—fragmentation. The Problem: Too Many Tools, Not Enough Efficiency Crypto users often…

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 ½ cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as month end pressure and wheat weakness spillover is weighing on the market. There were 19 delivery notices overnight on First Notice Day for May futures. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 cents at $4.31. A large portion of the Corn Belt should be able to get some crop in the ground over the next 5 days. Day 6 and 7 of NOAA’s 7-day QPF shows 1 to 1.5 inches of rain expected in much of Mo and the ECB. Don’t Miss a Day:…

The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep the target range at 3.5%–3.75% effectively cemented a “higher for longer” stance at the front end of the curve, even as inflation stays above target and geopolitical risk around the Iran conflict keeps volatility elevated. For markets, the signal was less about the unchanged rate and more about the scale of internal disagreement. Four of 12 voting members dissented, the most since 1992, underscoring mounting uncertainty around the future policy path just as energy-driven price pressures complicate the outlook for rates, growth and risk assets. Governor Stephen Miran broke with the majority in favor…

Daily Alphabet, Inc Alphabet was the one name Wednesday night that gave investors what they were looking for. Revenue came in strong. The cloud business did not just grow, it accelerated. Advertising held its ground. The stock went higher and earned every point of it. I’ve been watching how these companies frame their AI story and Alphabet is the only one that walked out of earnings season without leaving a question unanswered. Growth where it matters, spending that has a visible return, and no narrative that traders could pick apart. That is a different setup than the other three and the stock told you so.…