The CBOT was mixed in low-volume trade to end the week. Chicago wheat was the upside leader, though few contracts followed that market’s lead. Corn and soybeans were weaker for most of the day, but a rally in soyoil helped the oilseed market settle higher for the day. Traders were cautious heading into the weekend with good harvest progress expected for the U.S. Midwest. Short selling was noted as spec traders positioned for a possible round of hedge sales by producers before this week’s harvest. Any hedge pressure appeared minimal as the markets closed, which could create some short covering early next week. Energy markets seem to be taking much of traders’ attention right now, with record natural gas prices in Eur...
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...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
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