Commentary
CBOT corn outlook: Seen up on fears of reduced plantings
U.S. corn futures are expected to rise early Wednesday on increasing projections that plantings will fall short of expectations because of poor weather.
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Oil futures: Oil advances ahead of key U.S. supply data
Oil futures pointed higher Wednesday ahead of closely watched data on U.S. crude inventories from the Department of Energy.
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Class III, butter rally
Class III prices jumped higher early on, led by nearby months June and July quickly climbing to near 20-cent gains pre-spot. Volume was heavy before the spot session trade with nearly 500 contracts.
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U.S. grain and soy review: Corn, wheat surge on weather threats
U.S. grain futures surged Tuesday as persistent rains fueled worries farmers won't plant as much corn and wheat as they had planned.
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U.S. gas: Natural gas declines on disappointing industrial data
Natural-gas futures fell sharply Tuesday after a report showed U.S. industrial activity fell for the first time in 10 months.
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Oil futures: crude -1%, below $97/barrel on dollar strength
Crude oil futures prices were weaker Tuesday, trading below $97 a barrel as the dollar strengthened against the euro.
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U.S. wheat outlook: Futures seen steady to higher on crop worries
U.S. wheat futures are expected to open steady to slightly higher Tuesday on persistent worries about domestic and global crops, along with support from corn futures.
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U.S. gas: Natural gas futures retreat, trading in narrow range
Natural gas futures traded slightly lower Tuesday, as traders were wary of pushing prices higher without clear signs of warmer weather on the horizon.
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U.S. corn outlook: Higher on planting delays in Midwest, Plains
U.S. corn futures are expected to start higher Tuesday on concerns rains will continue to delay planting in key areas of the eastern Midwest and northern Plains.
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Oil futures: Gasoline drags oil down as refinery concerns ease
Gasoline futures plunged below $3 a gallon Monday, dragging down oil prices, as worries about refinery disruptions eased after authorities sought to divert flooding along the Mississippi River.
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U.S. gas: Futures higher, biding time before summer demand
Natural gas futures rose Monday on followthrough buying after a drop in the weekly drilling rig count, but traders said an uncertain near-term weather outlook may cap further gains.
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