The CBOT was mostly in the red to finish the week, except for spring wheat futures and the livestock complex. Grains and oilseeds opened higher but political news for biofuels quickly sent soyoil and soybeans sharply lower. Continued forecasts of cool, wet weather for the Midwest prompted fund liquidation that kept the major markets on the defensive. Some position trade in preparation for next week’s Grain Stocks and Acreage reports was noted, but the market had a heavy feel with pronounced liquidation. The biggest fundamental news to hit the markets Friday was the Supreme Court of the U.S.’ (SCOTUS) ruling that upheld the EPA’s ability to grant biofuel waivers to small refineries. The EPA now has the sole authority...
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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