Future Prospects for Long-Term Agricultural Investments Focused on Grains
The US Dollar Index (DXY) concluded July in a long-term uptrend, marking a significant shift from the anticipated rate cuts earlier in the year. This bullish key reversal was confirmed on monthly charts, signaling the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)'s likelihood to raise interest rates to combat inflation rather than lower them.
Inflation, currently above the target rate with core PCE inflation at 2.3% YoY, and the geopolitical situation affecting trade and tariffs, have contributed to the demand for the dollar as a safe-haven currency. This uptrend suggests that the FOMC could strengthen the dollar further by raising the Fed funds rate.
The implications of this trend are far-reaching. For the FOMC, raising rates would demonstrate a commitment to controlling inflation, maintaining higher borrowing costs longer than expected. For investment markets, a stronger dollar typically exerts downward pressure on commodities priced in USD, such as grains and other raw materials. However, the corn market is looking to have the most fundamental reason to rally over the next year.
Meanwhile, the Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT) is in a major downtrend, having posted a new low of $4.29 in late July before closing at $4.35 for the month, down $0.09. Soybeans and wheat could continue to drift until reads on real fundamentals grow more bullish. The Sept25-May26 forward curve for the Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT) closed July at a carry of 49.25 cents and covered 56% calculated full commercial carry.
The Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN), on the other hand, is in a long-term sideways trend. The Teucrium Soybean Fund (SOYB) is also in a major sideways trend, highlighted by converging trendlines. The 10-year US Treasury note (ZNU25) is in a long-term sideways trend as well.
It's important to note that this article does not contain positions in any of the securities mentioned, and all information is solely for informational purposes. The US dollar index's uptrend reflects market expectations of a hawkish Fed stance with rate hikes to control inflation, and this has wide-reaching effects on trade, commodities, and investment flows.
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