LME Stocks Increase, Copper Retreats!
Copper: Lead month September Copper fell sharply in early trade, as exchange warehouse stocks increased sharply this morning. The London Metal Exchange (LME) announced that Copper stocks increased by 10,075 metric tons to stand at 135,625 mt. In addition, a large increase of Nickel stocks on the LME was also weighing on the base metals complex. In early trade, September Copper was trading at 327.30, down 7.65.
Wheat: Chicago December Wheat fell just short of a new record high in overnight trade, as traders look for a continuation of the strong demand for U.S. Wheat while the weather plays havoc with growing conditions worldwide. Major Wheat exporters such as Canada, Ukraine, France and Australia have had production problems thanks to unpredictable weather this year. This morning, Egypt is looking to buy 60,000 mt of Wheat and Bangladesh plans to import 50,000 mt. At the end of overnight trade, December Wheat was at 748 ¾, up 10 ¾ cents.
Stock Index futures: Weakness in several European and Asian markets this morning is spilling over into U.S. trading, with e-mini S&P 500 futures trading in the red. This morning’s report on consumer confidence for August is expected to show a decline from the 112.6 reading in July. The Conference Board will release the figures at 9:00 AM Chicago time. In early trade, September e-mini S&P 500 futures are trading at 1463.00, down 6.75.
Mike Zarembski, Senior Commodity Analyst
Economic Data Scheduled for Tuesday, August 28, 2007
(All times in U.S. Central Time)
U.S.
9:00 AM: Consumer Confidence for August (Consensus 104.5)
1:00 PM: FOMC minutes from August 7th meeting
