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 rebounded on Tuesday after falling to support levels on general commodity weakness. Crude oil prices fell below $50 per barrel while gold prices plunged to a 5-year low of 1,098. Hedge fund traders bought back shorts while also decreasing long position in futures and options.
In its Crop Ratings Report Monday, the USDA pegged the soybean conditions at the…