Grain and livestock futures end mixed after two-sided trade due to end of the month positioning. Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge called it a “bookmark day” as the market awaits more news and looks for direction.
Markets Now: Ted Seifried Calls Tuesday a “Bookmark Day” with End of the Month Positioning, Looking for Direction
Grain and livestock futures end mixed after two-sided trade due to end of the month positioning. Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge called it a “bookmark day” as the market await more news.
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