11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
Bean meal prices consolidated on Tuesday forming a bull flag pattern which is a pause that usually refreshes. Traders appear to be taking profits ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Hedge fund traders drastically reduced short position in futures and options in the latest week, which was reflected in the short squeeze seen in the beginning of March.
Commodity prices experienced a solid rally in…