Corn Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News From Corn Markets
Brian Grete, editor of Pro Farmer says, “Soybeans saw mostly corrective buying as funds have built a short position and may be covering some of those contracts heading into the WASDE report on Thursday.”
Grains mixed as soybeans see corrective buying, wheat falls on dollar strength, corn caught in the middle. Funds take profits in cattle after hitting chart resistance, hogs consolidate. Brian Grete, ProFarmer, has more.
Former President Donald Trump hinted at imposing tariffs on Chinese goods exceeding 60% if re-elected, signaling a more aggressive stance towards China, which is the primary supplier of goods to the United States.
Grains Start Lower as Funds Add to Near Record Short Position: Cattle Extend Gains, Hogs Consolidate
Grains lower as funds continue to sell on Brazil harvest pressure & rain in Argentina. Cattle extend gains with higher cash ideas, hogs see profit taking & hedge pressure. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures has details.
Ag economists have little doubt Brazil will remain the world’s top exporter of soybeans, but with potential safrinha corn production problems, economists aren’t confident Brazil can hang on to the top spot in corn.
“The fund selling in grains isn’t just about China and Brazil, but also the carry in the markets. That is your theme,” says John Payne with Hedge Point Global Markets.
AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne with Hedge Point Global Markets says soybeans and corn down for the week with soybeans back below $12.
The Biden administration is taking aim at grocery chains, suggesting they lower prices as their costs decline.
Shipping disruptions and higher freight costs are to blame for the basis collapse and the large carries in all the major grains, says Jerry Gulke.
A recap of this week’s price action plus market outlook broken down into 5, 30 and 90 day segments.