Insights and Stories on CBOT Weekly

Sep. 4, 2024 at 2:04 pm CDT

Soybean, corn and wheat futures in the United States were all showing modest strength in early September, recovering off their August lows as speculators bought back previously sold positions. “We’re seeing a little bit of short covering in these markets and the contract lows, at least over the short term, […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Aug. 28, 2024 at 3:45 pm CDT

While the general direction for soybeans and corn on the Chicago Board of Trade is to continue moving lower, United States wheat was on the rise and is to remain so in the coming weeks, according to a trader.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Aug. 21, 2024 at 3:15 pm CDT

Corn and wheat prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were mostly steady during the week ended Aug. 21, while those for soybeans started to move upward.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 31, 2024 at 2:44 pm CDT

A lack of any major weather concerns kept soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade trending lower during the last week of July, with many months hitting contract lows.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jul. 17, 2024 at 2:35 pm CDT

Despite a weakened United States dollar on July 17, activity in the grains at the Chicago Board of Trade was choppy, according to broker Ryan Ettner of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Added to that, Ettner pointed out the speculative funds resumed accumulating very large short positions in corn and soybeans.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm