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U.S. grains: Corn futures edge up, soybeans sag on improving US crop ratings

Jul. 15, 2025 at 3:17 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures extended slight gains on Tuesday as short covering and bargain buying continued to support a rebound from contract lows reached during the previous session.

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Meatpackers rethink beef exports to US after Trump tariffs, industry lobby says

Jul. 15, 2025 at 2:30 pm CDT

By Ana Mano Reuters Rodrigo Viga Gaier

Canada’s annual inflation rate in June up slightly to 1.9 per cent

Jul. 15, 2025 at 9:08 am CDT

By Promit Mukherjee Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn rebounds from contract lows on short covering, bargain buying

Jul. 14, 2025 at 4:48 pm CDT

By Reuters Tom Polansek

China soybean imports hit record June high on strong Brazil shipments

Jul. 14, 2025 at 9:44 am CDT

By Ella Cao Lewis Jackson Reuters

Chicago, Illinois, USA - March 28, 2022: Chicago Board of Trade office in Chicago. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the world's oldest futures and options exchanges.

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

Jul. 11, 2025 at 3:02 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures set contract lows and soybean futures sagged on Friday on expectations that beneficial weather for U.S. crops will lead to bumper harvests, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

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BASF cuts 2025 outlook as tariffs weigh on global economy

Jul. 11, 2025 at 1:42 pm CDT

Germany's BASF said on Friday that it was lowering its full-year outlook, citing weaker-than-expected global economic growth and reduced demand for its chemicals due to U.S. tariffs.

By Reuters

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USDA cuts US corn stocks outlook after raising exports to record high

Jul. 11, 2025 at 11:17 am CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its U.S. corn supply forecast in a monthly supply-and-demand report on Friday and raised its outlook for U.S. exports of the grain this season to a record high following a strong pace of overseas shipments.

By Karl Plume Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Trump says he’ll up Canadian tariff rate to 35 per cent next month

Jul. 11, 2025 at 9:23 am CDT

U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff assault on Canada on Thursday, saying the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports next month. Exceptions for goods under CUSMA, which includes many agricultural products, are expected to continue a White House official said.

By Ismail Shakil Jeff Mason Reuters