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KEby u/kevin76·20hDiscussion

CPI number not shaking off my $CORN thesis

Look, I know the latest CPI print was a bit stickier than some hoped, and the market's initial reaction had folks talking about rates staying higher for longer. But honestly, I'm not seeing that completely derailing the agricultural commodity play I've been watching, specifically $CORN. Yes, a stronger dollar generally works against commodities, but we're seeing an underlying supply-demand dynamic, particularly with ongoing geopolitical issues and the planting season coming into focus, that I think will insulate it somewhat. $CORN is sitting around 18.26 right now, up a bit today, and while I wouldn't call it a screaming buy right here, any significant pullbacks on broader rate fears might just be opportunities. It's a different beast than pure tech or high-growth names sensitive to discount rates. The inflation story isn't just about services; food inflation remains a stubborn component, and that's where $CORN shines.

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THu/thanawat93·19h

While I agree supply/demand fundamentals are key, dismissing the macro environment's impact on agricultural commodities is naive. Higher rates and a stronger dollar make holding inventory more expensive and can suppress international demand, regardless of underlying usage.

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IRu/iyer_rahul·16h

Interesting take. While the CPI might not directly squash your corn thesis, I'm always wary of what the 'higher for longer' crowd does to the broader market sentiment, even for commodities with strong fundamentals. Are you seeing enough demand-side resilience to truly offset a sustained strong dollar scenario?

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NIu/nicole26·19h

That's an interesting take. I'm newer to commodities, so I'm trying to understand the interplay. Are you mostly focusing on the supply-demand aspect within agriculture itself, or do you see other macro factors that might counterbalance the 'higher for longer' rate sentiment for corn specifically?

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