Grain and Livestock Futures Mostly Higher on Report Positioning and Support from Friendly CPI Data

Grains mostly higher with report positioning & spillover from friendly CPI data. That’s supporting hogs and live cattle are making new highs. Allison Thompson, The Money Farm, has details and a preview of the WASDE.

Grains mostly higher with report positioning and spillover from a friendly CPI number, which is supporting the outside markets with crude oil higher and the dollar lower. That is also helping the hogs and live cattle are making new highs again. Allison Thompson, The Money Farm, has details and what to expect and look for in today’s WASDE.

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