Market Environment:

Managed futures enjoy rare strong performance – (The Star Phoenix)

Commodities & Futures:

Gold retreats on firm dollar, down almost 6% in September – (MarketWatch)

U.S. Corn Prices Fall to Five-Year Low on Higher-than-Expected Supplies – (Wall Street Journal)

USDA grain stocks report does little to effect markets – (Ohio’s County Journal)

Corn Stocks Up 50%, Soybean Stocks Down 35%, All Wheat Stocks Up 2% — (Ag Web)

Ebola poses threat to Ivory Coast cocoa output, exporters say – (Reuters)

Is Ebola really the Cause of the Cocoa Move? – (Attain’s Alternatives Blog)

Investors Head for Exit as Commodities Extend Slump – (Bloomberg Businessweek)

Long the US Dollar… And Loving it – (Attain’s Alternatives Blog)

Regulation:

CME Group hires three people to expand international business – (Reuters)

Allocation: 

San Diego County reconsiders leverage, outsourced CIO – (Pensions & Investments)

October funds: Beware rising rates – (USA Today)

ICYMI:

108 Tools to Grow your CTA Business – (Attain’s Alternatives Blog)