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CFTC COT Report Analysis

Monday’s delayed CFTC report showed managed money traders leaning mostly neutral the major ag markets last week, with activity across the grains and oilseed complex being rather subdued. Funds added just 1,997 contacts (12.8 percent) to their small net short across the ag space last week and now hold a neutral position of just 17,639 contracts short. That short is likely smaller now, given the short-covering that occurred last week after the CFTC data collection deadline.   Through last Tuesday’s CFTC reporting deadline, funds were bearish the soy complex...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $3.9725/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.0725/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4425/bushel, up $0.115 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $297.3/short ton, up $5.4 fr...

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