Insights and Stories on Futures

U.S. grains: Corn futures turn higher

Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:39 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Friday as the market continues to closely watch the weather in South America, on what turned into a relatively choppy and short trading day, analysts said. Meanwhile, wheat futures fell sharply — with the December contract hitting […]

U.S. livestock: CME futures slip after short, choppy trading day

Nov. 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, lean hogs ease

Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:18 pm CST

By Christopher Walljasper

ICE weekly outlook: Canola’s sideways market nears low end of range

Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:48 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

CBOT weekly outlook: Renewed agreement puts pressure on corn, wheat

Nov. 23, 2022 at 4:35 pm CST

By Adam Peleshaty

U.S. grains: Soybeans, grains turn higher ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving

Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:33 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean and grain futures ended higher on Wednesday, as traders looked to even up their positions before the market closes for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and ahead of a short trading day on Friday, analysts said. Corn futures strengthened, as the market eyed dry weather […]

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. grains: Futures slip on rail strike threat, EU wheat talk

Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:22 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade grain futures fell on Tuesday, amid growing concern over a possible U.S. rail strike and market speculation that U.S. grain buyers were purchasing European Union wheat, traders said. French wheat sales to China and the prospect of Polish or German wheat being […]

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle, lean hogs ease

Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:08 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Live cattle futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange eased on Tuesday on softer holiday demand, after climbing to three-week highs a day prior due to tighter-than-expected cattle supplies, traders said. “With a short week, you won’t have to have as aggressive a cash trade to fill […]

By Christopher Walljasper

Klassen: Stronger deferred live cattle futures support feeder market

Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:51 am CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian calf markets traded $5 lower to as much as $3 higher. Quality groups of heifers weighing 550-700 lbs. were notably $2-$3 higher and this was largely due to lower supplies of steers. Weather conditions improved in southern Alberta, which was supportive; however, buyers were […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat ease on firm U.S. dollar, export concerns

Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:07 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade grain futures eased on Monday as a stronger dollar and worries about U.S. exports weighed on prices, analysts said. The dollar advanced against most major currencies, making U.S. commodities look less attractive to importers, as tightened COVID-19 rules in China fuelled worries […]

By Tom Polansek