Insights and Stories on Futures

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures set new three-year lows as US forecasts hefty supplies

Feb. 15, 2024 at 5:51 pm CST

U.S. forecasts for increasing crop inventories on Thursday drove corn and soybean futures to their lowest prices in more than three years as traders remained worried about strength of demand.

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs advance after strong US pork export data

Feb. 15, 2024 at 5:46 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soy and corn set three-year lows on fund selling, supply outlook

Feb. 14, 2024 at 4:23 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. grains: Soybeans and corn continue to be pressured by global supplies

Feb. 13, 2024 at 5:14 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures turn lower on pressure from equity markets

Feb. 13, 2024 at 5:06 pm CST

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

Feb. 13, 2024 at 9:24 am CST

For the week ending February 10, Western Canadian the market for yearlings over 800 pounds was $3/cwt to $6/cwt compared to a week earlier. Feeder cattle suited for grass and calves were up $8/cwt to as much as $25/cwt in some cases compared to the week prior. Quality steers averaging 600 pounds were readily trading in the range of $410-$425 up from the range of $380-$395 last week.

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Feeders firm, live cattle futures ease

Feb. 12, 2024 at 5:41 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures posted solid gains on Monday, on weakness in the corn market and amid market signals that feed lots may be interested in holding their herds back from slaughter, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Bargain buying supports CBOT soybeans and corn after 3-year lows

Feb. 12, 2024 at 4:59 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures firmed on Monday on bargain buying and a weaker U.S. dollar, but remained near multi-year lows as nearby contracts struggled to shake off technical resistance, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs firm; cattle futures mixed on technical resistance

Feb. 9, 2024 at 3:12 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures turned higher on Friday, bolstered by export sales that include China buying U.S. pork supplies for their open market, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn stuck near 3-year lows on abundant supplies

Feb. 9, 2024 at 2:28 pm CST

U.S. corn and soybean futures hovered near three-year lows on Friday as South American crop weather improved and forecasts called for plentiful supplies, but losses were limited by short covering ahead of the weekend.

By Karl Plume Reuters