Markets Now
National reporter Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down crop and livestock commodity markets. Listen below to learn what’s happening with the markets when they open, at midday and again at close.
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AgDay TV Markets Now: Rich Nelson, Allendale, looks at what the grain market is expecting in the USDA Reports, what could move the market and how much is already factored into prices.
Grains end mostly lower except soybeans on exports, Argentina estimates & ahead of USDA data. Are bearish reports already priced in? Cattle & hogs finish strong on wx, firmer cutouts. Rich Nelson, Allendale, has more.
Grains are mixed with positioning ahead of the reports and weak exports, soybeans are oversold and seeing corrective buying. Cattle up on higher cash ideas and wx. Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing has more.
Grains mixed, consolidating ahead of the USDA Reports and with weak exports, shipping issues and more moderate wx forecasts. Cattle and hogs see profit taking. Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics, has more.
AgDay TV Markets Now: Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, says Conab’s Brazil soybean estimate disappoints the market, while corn and wheat close mixed positioning ahead of the WASDE.
Soybeans fall on CONAB’s Brazil estimate and pre-WASDE. Corn and wheat end mixed on report positioning. Cattle and hogs mostly higher but with a lukewarm response to wx. Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, has details.
Despite the markets pricing in lower interest rates, Arlan Suderman expects inflation to rear its ugly head sometime in 2024.
Grains off lows but can it rally pre-report, with headwinds like Brazil wx & slow demand? How much wx premium does the cattle market need? What’s the outlook for outside markets? Darin Newsom, Barchart, has answers.
No follow through in grains after higher day Tuesday, pre-WASDE. CONAB’s Brazil estimates disappoint. Cattle add wx premium w/higher cash ideas. Hogs consolidate. Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, has more.
AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete, Editor of Pro Farmer, says corrective buying drove the rebound in the grain markets plus funds selling took a pause before the WASDE.