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Market Commentary: Volatility But Stability

It was a very active open this morning with lots of lead changes as corn and soybean traders wrestled over whether bears or bulls were in control. Even winter wheat, which looked solidly in the green took a brief turn south. Volumes were robust and trade volatile but in the end, only bean oil and hogs ended lower, while cattle printed new contract highs.  There are two major influences with weather on the supply side, and trade on the demand end of the spectrum. Both have been bearish. However, weather is now turning less certain and the market decided to take a positive view of the day’s trade policy developments.  The Trump Administration was teased for promising 90 new trade agreements in 90 days and only having one parti...

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Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1375/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2325/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8925/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $276/short ton, up $1.5 fro...

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