Funds appeared to have covered what they want to of their short positions in the grains complex, which left corn, soybeans and wheat to drift lower into the close today. The hog market, however, was apparently optimistic about a trade war resolution and jumped to near-limit gains. Clearly, much of the trade is still hoping for a trade war resolution from the pending G20 meetings, but whether that happens is simply unpredictable. The weekly Export Sales report was bearish wheat and neutral/bearish soybeans while retaining a slightly bullish feel for corn. Sales have slowed in recent weeks as foreign currencies fall against the U.S. dollar. For corn, the presence of Ukraine’s corn crop on the world market is an added competitive...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
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