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Oilseed Highlights: U.S. Soybean Exports Impact Economy; Argentine Soy Crop; Indonesian Palm Oil Export Tax

The level of U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2016 and first two months of the fourth quarter have been attributed to the level of the country's soybean exports. Meanwhile, the EU has released data on its U.S. soy imports thus far in MY 2016/17. Lower Soybean Exports Impact U.S. Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter The U.S. Commerce Department today indicated the country’s economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the fourth quarter, down from 3.5 percent in the third quarter and below analysts’ forecast of 2.2 percent. Interestingly, a decrease in U.S. soybean exports was blamed for this development just as an upsurge had been credited for the high rate in the third quarter. The reality is that these exports we...

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Market Commentary: Limping Home After a Dreary Week

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.19/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.1525/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.18/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $278.6/short ton, down $0.7...

Competing Manufacturing Data

According to S&P Global, the US manufacturing sector grew for the fourth consecutive month in September. The U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers' index recorded 52 points in September, down from 53 a month prior and indicating a weaker rate of expansion of the manufacturing sector. A rea...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Limping Home After a Dreary Week

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.19/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.1525/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.18/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $278.6/short ton, down $0.7...

Competing Manufacturing Data

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Recent Market Volatility Increases Futures Mispricing

Following the recent shocks to the grain markets – the Grain Stocks report data and news that soybeans will be on the negotiating table when Presidents Trump and Xi meet next – many are wondering what happens next as far as commodity pricing goes. WPI certainly doesn’t have a...

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