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Market Commentary: Perfect Micro-Storm for Grains

The CBOT was higher on Tuesday in a continuation of the post-WASDE exuberance. Rather than USDA’s world balance sheets providing a reason to rally, however, it was the Crop Progress report, rumors of new export business, and progress in a U.S.-China trade agreement that motivated the day’s buying. First, the Crop Progress and Conditions report showed corn and soybean ratings falling, which made traders and analysts suspicious that dry conditions in the eastern Corn Belt – which possibly threaten yields – are to blame. Next, there were rumors that several Asian nations booked large quantities of U.S. wheat this week amid the U.S. dollar falling and Black Sea logistics issues. Finally, markets were enthusiastic about T...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.295/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.34/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4975/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $286.1/short ton, up $0.4 from yes...

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