So what’s behind the soybean oil slump? Exports have taken a nosedive as prices spiked. For those...
The Government Shutdown: Trick or Treat for Markets?
In our latest Commodity Kitchen Podcast (click here to listen), we chatted about the government shutdown and its early effects on the markets. So far, it’s been more of a fake scare than a real fright.
But beware — things could get spookier next month if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ends up paused. (Yes, that’s SNAP the program… not the ’90s band behind “I’ve Got the Power” — though they might be onto something there.)
Because SNAP is federally funded but state-administered, the impact could vary — but one thing’s for sure: it represents a big chunk of grocery purchases as shown above. A disruption could rattle demand, especially for higher-priced items like beef.
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