Insights and Stories on Closing Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise on renewed New World screwworm concerns

Feb. 18, 2025 at 4:45 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle ended the day stronger as another case of New World screwworm was found in Mexico.

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat hits four-month high as cold threatens Russia, US crops

Feb. 14, 2025 at 4:46 pm CST

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME cattle, hogs slide ahead of long weekend

Feb. 14, 2025 at 4:42 pm CST

By Geralyn Wichers

U.S livestock: Hog, cattle futures choppy on tightened supply, strong demand

Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:26 pm CST

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

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U.S. grains: Corn edges up on strong export sales, weather woes

Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:13 pm CST

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weak Chinese demand, mounting supplies

Feb. 12, 2025 at 5:01 pm CST

Chicago soy futures eased on Wednesday, pushed lower by Tuesday's U.S. Department of Agriculture report that forecast higher-than-expected U.S. soybean stocks, and continued concerns over weak Chinese demand for U.S. soy, analysts said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy fall after USDA pegs US supply above forecasts

Feb. 11, 2025 at 4:02 pm CST

Chicago corn and soy futures drifted down on Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected U.S. end-of-season supplies above market expectations in a monthly supply-and-demand report, analysts said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle back in the red, hogs rise

Feb. 11, 2025 at 3:57 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle resumed their downward trend today after gains on Monday. Most active April live cattle settled at 196.000 cents per pound, down 2.125 cents. June live cattle were down 1.825 cents to 191.375 cents per pound.

By Geralyn Wichers

U.S. grains: Chicago soybean, wheat futures falter on tariff fears

Feb. 10, 2025 at 3:36 pm CST

Chicago wheat and soybean prices came under pressure on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose punitive tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, raising concern over potential retaliation against U.S. grain and oilseed exports, analysts said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle add gains, market fundamentals strong says analyst

Feb. 10, 2025 at 3:32 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures made gains today as trends indicate that while contracts have backed away from record highs, market fundamentals remain solid.

By Geralyn Wichers