Insights and Stories on Closing Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat extends rally as US crop rating fall keeps weather in focus

Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:38 pm CDT

Chicago wheat surged to a two-month high on Tuesday as a decline in U.S. winter wheat conditions focused attention on weather risks to northern hemisphere crops.

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs rally on pork demand outlook, rising commodities prices

Apr. 23, 2024 at 5:34 pm CDT

By Karl Plume Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures rally as weather risks rattle markets

Apr. 22, 2024 at 5:42 pm CDT

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures rally on bargain buying, geopolitical tensions

Apr. 19, 2024 at 5:29 pm CDT

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle end higher ahead of monthly USDA data

Apr. 18, 2024 at 6:08 pm CDT

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

Exterior of the Chicago Board of Trade building.

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on South American supply, dry weather supports wheat

Apr. 18, 2024 at 4:59 pm CDT

U.S. soybean and corn futures closed lower on Thursday after touching six-week lows, with both markets facing pressure from hefty South American supplies, traders said.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans edge higher as Brazilian market firms

Apr. 17, 2024 at 5:20 pm CDT

U.S. soybean futures rose on Wednesday, bouncing on a round of bargain buying after the most-active July contract SN24 hit a six-week low, buoyed in part by firming Brazilian soy markets, analysts said.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle extend recovery

Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:51 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as the market extended a recovery from oversold conditions, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybeans ease under pressure from firm dollar

Apr. 16, 2024 at 4:41 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures extended their fall on Tuesday as a strong dollar weighed down the market, analysts said.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. grains: Markets react calmly to Iran drone attack on Israel

Apr. 15, 2024 at 6:19 pm CDT

CBOT soy, corn and wheat futures closed lower on Monday, anchored by ample grain supplies, slow export demand and a decline in crude oil futures after concerns eased about Iran's weekend drone attack on Israel, analysts said.

By Renee Hickman Reuters