As a general matter, commodity swaps and options on commodities, whether or not physically settled, are subject to regulation under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd ...

Picture this: You see the corn market offering a profitable futures price. You’re booking your inputs, so you don’t want to tie up cash for a margin call. Plus, committing to your grain delivery time ...

Manufacturers often face increasing prices on the raw materials they buy. Higher costs for raw materials can cut into a company's profit margins, especially if competition hamstrings a company's ...