Grain and livestock futures under pressure with concerns about the Fed announcement. A .25 hike is already figured in but what if its .50? Fund positions were also updated yesterday so what do those mean for the markets? Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag fields these questions.
Markets Under Pressure Awaiting Fed Decision, Despite More China Corn Sales: Will it be .25 or .50?
Grain and livestock futures under pressure with concerns about the Fed move and despite China corn biz. Will it be .25 or .50? Fund positions were also updated. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag has details.
March 22, 2023 09:05 AM
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