THE OPEN November beans: 2 1/2 higher December meal: .40 higher December soyoil: 14 higher December corn: 2 1/4 lower December wheat: 3 lower The markets opened as called with more buying in oilshare. December soyoil and beans traded to new highs while wheat prices remained well bid for much of the day. Rumors continue to circulate that China is in for HRW, but no confirmation so far. Charts still remain positive for all the markets, so funds keep buying. September contracts continue to liquidate moving into first notice day next week. First position day is Friday, first notice day Monday. Weather watchers continue to monitor Hurricane Laura as it is likel...
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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