Funds accelerate selling in the grains and hogs early with no bullish news but are trying to find some support. Cattle supported by lower corn and higher cash ideas. Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing has details.
Funds Sell in Grains Early, But Corn and Beans Try to Find Support: Cattle Strong with Lower Corn and Higher Cash Ideas
Funds accelerate selling in grains and hogs early with no bullish news but are trying to find support. Cattle stronger w/lower corn and higher cash ideas. Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing.
May 18, 2023 11:52 AM
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