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Bank of Japan Faces a Higher Hawkish Bar Than Its Peers

The Bank of Japan raised rates in a split vote during a hawkish week for global central banks. Shriya Samarth of StoneX explains why the Bank of Japan must work harder than its peers to convince markets of its hawkish stance.

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Copper Loses Its Forecasting Edge as Supply Tightens

Copper prices have surged to record highs, prompting Marketplace to ask whether the metal still signals global economic growth. StoneX Senior Metals Analyst Natalie Scott-Gray says mine disruptions and a tight market outside the U.S. are driving prices, weakening copper's value as a forecaster. 

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Corn Edges Out Soybeans as Energy Shock Reshapes Demand

Mike Castle, StoneX Senior Commodities Economist, told Farm Journal's College Roadshow on AgWeb that he now leans toward corn over soybeans. He said an energy shock is lifting biofuel demand and making U.S. exports more competitive, leaving grain markets competing for acres.

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10-Year Treasury Yield Nears 5% in a Test of Fed Credibility

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has pushed toward 5% as markets price a Federal Reserve rate hike above 90%, turning a routine policy meeting into a test of central bank credibility. Shriya Samarth of StoneX argues that markets are running ahead of the Federal Reserve on what comes next, and that the real differentiator between central banks is now language rather than action. 

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Bond Market Stress Persists as Treasury Buybacks Fall Short

The 30-year United States Treasury yield has climbed back above 5.3 percent despite an expanded buyback from the Treasury Department. Shriya Samarth of StoneX told CNBC that the persistence of elevated yields reflects a credibility problem rather than an inflation shock.

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Why the Front End Is the Treasury Sweet Spot

Shriya Samarth of StoneX joined Bloomberg's The Opening Trade to explain why record Treasury bill issuance is finding buyers while long-dated auctions struggle. She also assessed Federal Reserve credibility, gilt market risks and the outlook for yields worldwide.

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Corn and Soybean Demand Builds as Supply Fears Ease

StoneX economists Arlan Suderman and Mike Castle told Farm Journal TV that a strong yield survey points to a big US crop but a demand-driven market. China soybean buying, record domestic crush and Black Sea export risk could tighten balance sheets into next year.

Grains & Oilseeds

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Why Copper Prices Are Climbing Despite a Market Surplus

Copper prices are advancing even as the underlying market sits in a relative surplus, forcing investors to look past the headline balance toward the mechanics of physical supply.

Base Metals

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Treasury Yields Take Their Cue from Crude as Fed Guidance Recedes 

A tightening link between crude oil and U.S. Treasury yields is reshaping short-end rate expectations just as the Federal Reserve steps back from forward guidance. Shriya Samarth, Head of Rates, EMEA at StoneX, joined Bloomberg to examine the oil-yield dynamic and the pressures pushing UK gilt yields higher. 

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StoneX Financial Inc. supports Argentina Potash Corporation in securing project development funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

StoneX Financial Inc. acted as sole financial advisor and arranger to Argentina Potash Corporation in securing project development funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to advance its flagship El Ceibo potash project in Neuquén, Argentina.

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BAFT Europe 2026 Coverage Highlights StoneX Payments’ Role in FX Market Integration

Luke Spires of StoneX FI Relationship Management was featured in recent BAFT Europe 2026 coverage from Trade Finance Global on the future of foreign exchange. The panel discussion focused on client demand for greater transparency, faster payments and better market integration across FX services.

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September 29

Seminario Avanzado en Herramientas de Gestión de Riesgos

StoneX events|North America|Language: Spanish

September 29 - October 02, 2026

Miami, FL

Impartido íntegramente en español, el Seminario Avanzado en Herramientas de Gestión de Riesgos está diseñado para ayudar a los participantes comerciales a fortalecer su comprensión de la gestión de riesgos agrícolas y de los mercados de materias primas.

A través de una combinación de instrucción práctica, ejercicios técnicos y estudios de caso reales, los asistentes aprenderán a aplicar futuros, base, opciones y estrategias avanzadas de cobertura para gestionar mejor el riesgo de precios y respaldar la toma de decisiones empresariales.

Con un cupo limitado a solo 16 participantes, el seminario ofrece un entorno altamente interactivo y acceso directo a los especialistas de StoneX.

Los participantes aprenderán a:

  • Operar en los mercados de futuros, de base y de opciones, incluidas estrategias avanzadas con opciones
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  • Evaluar soluciones estructuradas de gestión de riesgos
  • Aplicar conceptos mediante ejercicios prácticos y estudios de caso
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September 30

Arlan Suderman’s Market Outlook

Webinars|North America|Language: English

September 30, 2026

2:00-3:00 p.m. CT

In this quarterly edition of his Market Outlook webinar, Arlan will share his analysis of the latest USDA reports and market themes he is watching across the commodities landscape.

In this webinar, Senior Commodities Economist Mike Castle, will join Arlan to discuss the following topics: 

  • How will the USDA’s quarterly stocks numbers translate into demand patterns for U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat?
  • What do the numbers imply regarding the accuracy of last year’s USDA production estimates?
  • Will there be any market-moving surprises in light of the USDA's final wheat production numbers?
  • What are the implications for the October WASDE crop report?

They'll also provide an update on South American weather and the Black Sea war.

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October 01

Roast Summit Portland

Third party events|North America|Language: English

October 01 - October 02, 2026

Portland, OR

StoneX Commodity Solutions LLC is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Roast Summit Portland, taking place October 1–2, 2026, at The Redd on Salmon Street in Portland, Oregon. Connect with the StoneX Specialty Coffee team to talk green coffee sourcing, import support, the KC Coffee Hub and the market developments shaping purchasing decisions. On Friday, October 2, Serena Beze, Sales Executive, StoneX Specialty Coffee, will join the panel “What makes a partnership good, not just functional?”

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