Insights and Stories on Markets

U.S. grains: Chicago grains firm as forecasts call for hot, dry weather

Jul. 24, 2024 at 4:27 pm CDT

Chicago wheat and corn gained strength on Wednesday as the market monitored a hot, dry spell forecast in parts of North America, but gains were capped by sizeable global supplies.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn touch two-week highs on short-covering, weather

Jul. 23, 2024 at 3:50 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher

Jul. 23, 2024 at 9:26 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Soybeans rebound as market unwinds some of its ‘Trump trade’

Jul. 22, 2024 at 5:44 pm CDT

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat rebounds on short covering, global weather worries

Jul. 19, 2024 at 5:10 pm CDT

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce from near 4-year low; corn and wheat decline

Jul. 18, 2024 at 4:29 pm CDT

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures rose on Thursday on bargain buying and signs of renewed export demand after the most-active contract Sv1 fell to a nearly four-year low in early trading, analysts said.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat ends higher on bargain buying; corn firm, soy mixed

Jul. 17, 2024 at 5:57 pm CDT

U.S. wheat futures rose 1.6 per cent on Wednesday on bargain buying one day after a drop in prices to four-month lows appeared to spur fresh export business, traders said.

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

U.S. grains: Oversold corn and soy bounce back after lows

Jul. 16, 2024 at 4:38 pm CDT

Chicago soybean and corn futures firmed on Tuesday after hitting multi-year lows on bargain buying and forecasts for lower harvests in some parts of the world, according to analysts.

By Renee Hickman Reuters

Klassen: Price discovery continues for feeder cattle fall run

Jul. 16, 2024 at 10:16 am CDT

Thin volumes characterized action market activity last week, which resulted in a wide range of prices for feeders of similar weight. There were some larger packages trading via video for August and September delivery. There has also been some private fob ranch negotiations as feedlots secure upcoming volume.

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Soybeans near 4-year low; corn, wheat sag on supply prospects

Jul. 15, 2024 at 5:06 pm CDT

U.S. soybean futures fell to their lowest level in nearly four years on Monday and corn and wheat futures followed the weaker trend as rains bolstered Midwest production prospects and traders worried about demand for big crops, analysts said.

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters