Trade War Calculations The market remains uncertain about the potential outcome from this coming weekend’s meeting between the leaders of China and the U.S. because it is a calculation of the political and economic tipping point. Note the following:
Neither side wants a long-term economic decoupling. Trump must appear to have accomplished something; Xi cannot concede to a “contain” China prescription. China is making offers to improve its trading practices, but none address the critical problem of the government’s deepening involvement in the economy. Beijing made unfulfilled promises to former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Trump does not need an agreement this weekend, but he must have one...
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...
