GOOD MORNING, The markets are firmer this morning as funds remain long and some of the proper corrections have been made. Global grain markets are higher, with EU corn and wheat higher. Chinese markets are higher as well, and now US commodities follow in line. Corn started the PM session higher followed by beans. Products are lagging the pace. Beans are higher on rumors that China is asking for offers for US beans for the July/August time period. US beans are still cheaper than Brazil and Argentina at this point. This morning's news is that Argentina' government met with farmers and said it would review the decision to temporarily suspend corn exports. Corn is higher as it heads toward...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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