Entries by Peter Brandt

Wheat vs. Corn spread coming off of historic lows

Spread will eventually return to $1.75 premium Wheat On June 9, the Wheat vs. Corn spread made a new all-time historic low of 40 cents premium Corn. This broke the previous low of  11 cents premium Corn from November 1983.  Over the years the lower band in the spread has been around 10 cents premium […]

Oh, what a difference a chart makes!

Using slightly different charts of the same market produces different results. Those of you who look at my charts on the blog or on Chart.ly might have noticed that I make wide use of nearby continuation charts in the futures markets. These are charts that plot only the nearest delivery contract. When one contract expires, […]

Some charts I am looking at now – June 16

There are a few charts that really have my attention right now — although that does not necessarily mean I have a position or will enter a position in these markets. It does mean that I have a position or am looking at strategies to establish a position in these markets. First, Crude Oil. I have […]