Wheat Prices Rebound as Buyers are Found
Wheat futures rebounded this afternoon after weak longs finished exiting the market following yesterday’s limit-down move. Buyers were found after overnight selling pushed the lead month December contract below the $9 per bushel mark. Despite near-record high prices, Wheat buyers continue to lock in supplies, with the USDA announcing sales of 290,000 metric tons of Hard Red Spring and Hard Red Winter Wheat to unknown origins. Traders also expect the USDA to report strong sales in Thursday’s weekly export sales report – current estimates are for U.S. Wheat sales to total between 1.2 and 1.9 million metric tons for the week ending September 27th. The next resistance point for December Wheat is seen at $9.46 ½, with support found at $8.85. December Wheat closed at $9.26, up 3 ½ cents.
Lead month December Copper posted new contract highs this morning, as continued commodity fund buying and labor issues supported prices. Technical traders have renewed optimism now that major resistance at 370.20 has been taken out, negating a potential triple-top formation. Ongoing mine strikes in Mexico and Peru are keeping the supply picture tight. Copper prices were also supported by buying in other base metals – particularly Lead – which reached new all-time highs today. 380.00 is seen as the next resistance point for December Copper, with support found at 361.40. December Copper closed at 376.35, up 5.25.
Mike Zarembski, Senior Commodity Analyst
