Insights and Stories on Futures

U.S. grains: Soybeans up as Brazil crop estimates shrink

Feb. 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose to a seven-month high Tuesday on fears that a smaller-than-expected Brazilian harvest will tighten global soy stocks and steer export demand to U.S. supplies, analysts said. Corn futures followed soybeans higher and wheat firmed on bargain-buying after a three per cent dip […]

U.S. livestock: CME cattle end higher on rising slaughter pace

Jan. 31, 2022 at 6:33 pm CST

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. grains: Wheat slides on U.S. weather, reduced fears over Ukraine

Jan. 31, 2022 at 5:21 pm CST

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. grains: Soybeans surge on weather concerns

Jan. 28, 2022 at 6:47 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures up with daily slaughter levels

Jan. 28, 2022 at 5:29 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit seven-month high on supply worries

Jan. 27, 2022 at 7:40 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rallied to a seven-month high on Thursday on concerns about a smaller South American harvest, which could shift more global demand to the United States. Wheat slumped for a second straight session on a stronger dollar and slightly reduced fears that Russia would […]

By Karl Plume

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs drop on profit-taking, technical selling

Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:30 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures fell on Thursday, dragged by technical selling and profit-taking following a recent rally to contract highs. Tight U.S. hog supplies had fueled the recent gains and remained a supportive factor, but the market was oversold. “We had a key reversal […]

By Karl Plume

ICE weekly outlook: Canola in stratosphere as old-, new-crop gaps narrows

Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:55 pm CST

MarketsFarm — With so many influences affecting ICE Futures canola, one trader said it’s hard to figure just where the Canadian oilseed will go. Another trader, however, said the days of canola fetching more than $1,000 per tonne for an extended period of time are pretty much over. “It’s probably […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

CBOT weekly outlook: Potential for conflict, interest rate hikes affects prices

Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:41 pm CST

MarketsFarm — The ongoing standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine, along with speculation regarding key interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve, were two major factors on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) during the week ended Wednesday. The potential for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine had […]

By Adam Peleshaty

U.S. grains: Soybeans reach seven-month peak

Jan. 26, 2022 at 7:29 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures hit their highest in seven months on Wednesday on technical buying and as soyoil futures rallied with energy markets and historically high palm oil prices. Concerns about a reduced South American harvest and exports from top soy supplier Brazil offered further support, with […]

By Karl Plume