Commentary
Crop and livestock markets higher at Midsession
Corn futures are trading higher at midday. The market has been choppy this morning, but is finding light support from outside markets. The stock market and crude oil futures are higher while the dollar index is lower. Gains are being limited by seasonal harvest pressure.
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CBOT corn outlook: Seen down on outlook for harvest progress
U.S. corn futures are expected to start lower Wednesday on projections farmers will increase supplies in the coming days by accelerating the harvest of the crop.
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U.S. grain and soy review: Extend recovery on stable financial markets
U.S. grain and soybean futures extended their recoveries from prior declines Tuesday, fueled by investors returning as buyers on easing global economic jitters.
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CBOT corn outlook: Seen higher as market extends rebound
U.S. corn futures are expected to rise for a second day Tuesday as the market continues to recover from last week's steep slide.
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CBOT corn outlook: Seen up as price drop attracts grain buyers
U.S. corn futures on Monday are expected to rebound from nearly three-month lows as the slide in prices has attracted grain users to the market.
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U.S. grain and soy review: Soybeans close at fresh low for 2011
U.S. soybean futures fell to their lowest level of the year Friday as mounting economic woes continued to fuel selling across asset classes.
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CBOT corn outlook: Lower on economy, harvest, but end-users are buying
CBOT Corn Outlook: Lower On Economy, Harvest, But End-Users Are Buying
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CBOT corn outlook: Falling as widespread selling hits grains
U.S. corn futures are expected to start sharply lower Thursday as increasing concerns about the economy spark widespread selling of commodities and equities.
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Snap-back rally for Class III, but macro picture bleak
What a difference a day makes. As specs seemed to exit (look at the Open Interest decline in nearby months) previously sold positions, we are still lower on the week. But in one swift swoop, we recouped Tuesday’s losses and then some. Futures were firm from the start yesterday, despite a spot session that began with offers in the block. Futures didn’t really blink much because barrels were bid at unchanged; thus while blocks fell well over a cent at one point, Class III futures maintained double-digit gains.
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CBOT corn outlook: Drop to 6-week lows attracts grain buyers
U.S. corn futures are expected to start higher Wednesday as grain users step up purchases after prices dropped to six-week lows.
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U.S. grain and soy review: End mixed; fail to sustain early gains
U.S. grain and soybean futures ended mixed Tuesday, with the three major crop futures failing to sustain initial advances.
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