Markets Open Mostly Higher Then Turn Mixed on Report Positioning, Watching Black Sea Export News and Outside Marktets

A mostly higher open quickly turns mixed as markets are watching outside markets and awaiting Black Sea news and USDA reports. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm joins Michelle Rook.

A mostly higher open quickly turns mixed as markets are watching outside markets which have reversed from overnight trends and awaiting Black Sea news and its impact on exports. Markets also gearing up for the USDA reports. Cattle seeing technical selling while hogs are supported by slight contraction in the Hogs and Pigs Report. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm joins Michelle Rook.

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