THE OPEN Jan beans: 1 higher Jan meal: 1.90 higher Jan soyoil: 38 higher March corn: 1 lower March wheat: 3/4 lower The markets opened as expected but encountered profit-taking from the start of the session. Pressure was noted as December contracts continue to liquidate heading into first notice day. Trade was choppy and on both sides of the market, with end-users taking advantage of breaks to price something. Spreads were weaker. Lower volumes are able to promote larger swings, and volume was relatively light for the day. Corn was weaker in the night session, and the reverse price action in wheat from higher to lower created more downside, pressuring the soy complex as...
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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