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Market Commentary: Money Fuels Rally; CBOT Trades Higher Into October WASDE

CBOT markets traded both sides of unchanged overnight but were higher heading into the morning’s open. The day trade saw prices immediately move sharply higher as funds were massive net buyers and the ongoing ag rally, combined with strong technical, continues to draw money in from the sidelines. Traders are expecting more upside risk from the October WASDE and are trading accordingly. The CBOT continued trading higher into the close, except for deferred soybean futures, which found eager hedge pressure on the rally.  The speed with which funds have amassed such a long position in CBOT ag markets suggests they are looking for and expecting sharply higher prices. So far, no reversal or topping formation has developed on the char...

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2026 Outlook: Market Home Runs Unlikely, Use Risk Management to Stay at Bat This Year

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.24/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.155/bushel, up $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soybeans closed at $10.64/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $296.2/short ton, up $4.8 from...

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