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Analyst Insights Alberto Carmona

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Alberto Carmona

Graduated at the University of Seville (Spain) and University of Paderborn (Germany) with a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration and an Executive MBA from Institute San Telmo (partner school of IESE). Worked in Abengoa Bioenergy from 1999 through 2017 when I founded NixAl Commodities, an Ethanol boutique focused on market intelligence, risk management and engineering. Professional background in financial and commercial activities, promoting and financing renewable energy projects in Europe, Brownfields and Greenfields. I have been active in the international development of Bioethanol since 2001 having lived and worked in The Netherlands, Brazil and U.S., the three main markets, while leading global trading operations, risk management and lobbying.

Chicago Corn Rallies From Short Covering

  • Dry weather in US pulls Chicago corn higher.
  • US corn planting faster than normal.
  • Black sea grain corridor extension will ease vessel queue.

Alberto Carmona

5 days ago

4 min read

Sub-$6/bu Corn Here To Stay

  • Big progress in US corn planting.
  • China cancels corn purchases again.
  • Black Sea Corridor extended.

Alberto Carmona

2 weeks ago

3 min read

USDA Expects Large American Corn Crop

  • May WASDE forecasts large US corn crop.
  • Grains markets fall on the news.
  • Negotiations on Black Sea Corridor continue.

Alberto Carmona

3 weeks ago

5 min read

Doubts Over Black Sea Grain Corridor

  • Russia hardens negotiating position.
  • Russia will need to export large grains crops.
  • EU bans Ukrainian ags imports until June 5th.

Alberto Carmona

4 weeks ago

2 min read

China Cancels American Corn Purchases

  • Brazilian corn cheaper than American.
  • Brazilian cash values fall on large corn crop.
  • US sellers expect more Chinese cancellations.

Alberto Carmona

1 month ago

4 min read

Some EU Countries Ban Ukrainian Grain Flows

  • Several EU member states act to protect local farmers.
  • Bans allow transit of Ukrainian grains through countries.
  • Brussels is offering aid to try to avoid further unilateral action.

Alberto Carmona

1 month ago

3 min read

April WASDE Neutral for Grains Markets

  • USDA sees global corn stocks down just 1m tonnes this season.
  • Argentina’s corn crop has been revised lower to 37m tonnes.
  • This news was neutral for the corn futures market.

Alberto Carmona

2 months ago

3 min read

Black Sea Grains Corridor Extended for At Least 60 Days

  • Russia claims the Black Sea Corridor has been extended for 60 days.
  • Other signatories claim the extension is for 120 days.
  • Russia has proposed a potential export ban for wheat and sunflower products.

Alberto Carmona

2 months ago

3 min read

USA Makes Large Corn Sales to China

  • 600k tonnes sales reported for 4 consecutive days.
  • Black Sea grains corridor extended.
  • Worst Argentine corn crop in 22 years.

Alberto Carmona

3 months ago

2 min read