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Global markets: Canada’s federal election, Russia’s economy

Oct. 20, 2015 at 3:42 pm CDT

CNS Canada — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION — Liberal leader Justin Trudeau won a majority government last night, despite being in third place at the start of a marathon 78-day campaign. Up next, the new prime minister must form a […]

U.S. livestock: Higher beef prices extend CME live cattle advances

Oct. 20, 2015 at 3:37 pm CDT

By Theopolis Waters

Global markets: U.S. Federal Reserve and China’s economy

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm CDT

By MarketsFarm Team

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:53 pm CDT

By MarketsFarm Team

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm CDT

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U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:23 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to the lowest levels in about a month while corn and soybeans also eased on Monday, pressured by forecasts for crop-friendly rains and plentiful global supplies, traders and analysts said. Showers this week were likely to benefit parched wheat fields in Russia […]

By Michael Hirtzer

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle up again as beef quotes rise

Oct. 19, 2015 at 5:15 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures ended higher for a second straight session Monday, supported by the morning’s wholesale beef price increase, traders said. Spot October closed 2.325 cents/lb. higher at 138.275, and December up 2.225 cents to 141.65 (all figures US$). Monday morning’s wholesale choice […]

By Theopolis Waters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls below $5 on global supply, forecasts

Oct. 16, 2015 at 5:26 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell roughly two per cent on Friday, dropping below US$5 a bushel amid plentiful global supplies and forecasts for timely rains in the U.S. Plains, analysts said. Corn firmed after hitting a one-month low ahead of a busy U.S. harvest […]

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle limit up on strong cash prices

Oct. 16, 2015 at 5:12 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed sharply on Friday, with October settling up the three cents per pound daily price limit, ignited by short-covering after initial cash prices beat expectations. Spot October closed at 135.95 cents/lb. and December rose 2.875 cents, to 139.425 (all figures […]

By Theopolis Waters

Global markets: Kenya prompted to cut back on spending

Oct. 16, 2015 at 4:12 pm CDT

CNS Canada, Oct. 16 — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. KENYA PROMPTED TO CUT EXPENDITURE BY IMF AND WORLD BANK – The World Bank and International Monetary Fund advised the Kenyan government to stop spending on non-priority projects. The country’s treasury has been borrowing […]

By MarketsFarm Team