The Market The soy complex has had a bullish week thus far, moving higher on a weather premium added for Brazil, and news that China, the largest importer of soybeans, will significantly boost economic stimulus. Short-covering had been rampant until today’s selloff. News that Saudi Arabia will keep production ramped up helped tank petroleum, and it took the soy complex down with it. The RSI had risen to over 60 and was signaling time for a correction. For the week thus far, November soybeans are up 34.5 cents (3.4 percent).
December soymeal is up $2.30 (2.3 percent).
December soyoil had climbed eight straight sessions until faltering today. As with beans, the RIS had risen to over 60 with all the recent bull action. For t...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
