Insights and Stories on Markets

Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:17 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn futures ticked up on Friday as export demand for U.S. crops swelled and harvest pressure eased, analysts said. Soybean futures turned lower in choppy trading after rising earlier on U.S. export sales. Wheat futures also eased as rains over dry regions of the U.S. […]

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters

Oct. 30, 2024 at 3:56 pm CDT

Rising Malaysian palm oil prices gave canola prices a lift during the week ended Oct. 30, 2024.

By Adam Peleshaty

Oct. 30, 2024 at 3:47 pm CDT

Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were pressured by losses in crude oil over the past week, but uncovered support and could see some choppiness ahead of the United States election. The commodities were in a 'tug-o-war' as large supplies were countered by good demand.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 29, 2024 at 9:12 am CDT

For the week ending 26, Western Canadian calf markets were up $8-$12/cwt on average compared to seven days earlier. Pee-wee calves were up $20-$25/cwt compared to the prior week. Finishing feedlot operators were active buyers in all weight categories while backgrounders were cleaning up on smaller packages of calves under 550 pounds. 

By Jerry Klassen

Oct. 28, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

The net fund short position in canola fell to its lowest level in six months during the week ended Oct. 22, as speculators covered bearish bets and put on new longs, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin