THE OPEN Nov beans: 3 higher Dec meal; 2.70 higher Dec soyoil: 34 lower Dec corn: 1 1/2 higher Dec wheat: 3 1/2 lower The markets opened as expected with more strength in bean and meal prices while soyoil and wheat prices struggled. Price action was choppy as some bulls took profits and others perhaps entered as new shorts on the rally in anticipation of trading range activity. SOY
The major feature in the soy complex was that of weaker oilshare as traders unwound prev. buy soyoil/sell meal trade. Dec crush trades 45.46% with oilshare at 86c/bu. Palm is on holiday, offering little direction, while crude oil prices ease today. Bean prices put in an encouraging performance, driving beyond $13.00 f...
Since the first U.S. case of New World Screwworm (NWS) was confirmed on 3 June, USDA has confirmed 12 cases. The latest was confirmed in a sheep on 12 June, with four additional cases confirmed in Texas on 11 June, three in cattle and one in a goat. The New Mexico case confirmed that the infect...
Key Takeaways: China has invested heavily in the Port of Chancay to strengthen trade links between South America and Asia. The port could reduce shipping times to China by up to two weeks and improve export competitiveness. Inland transportation infrastructure remains the primary obstacle to r...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Egypt Grain Situation Recap: Wheat stocks in Egypt are at good levels, with only limited import interest. However, there is some concern over the supply of wheat from the Black Sea later in the year due to current weather problem...
