Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle fell on Wednesday for a fifth straight session, weighed down by a burdensome supply outlook and cash prices that fell short […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cash prices extend CME live cattle losses
Dreyfus posts profit rise in challenging market
Paris | Reuters — French commodities trader Louis Dreyfus reported a rise of almost four per cent in annual net profit on Wednesday buoyed by higher volumes but cautioned that […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle extend slide
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Tuesday, extending their slide to four straight sessions on declining cash prices and expectations of rising cattle supplies […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit two-month low
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Monday for a third straight session, pressured by fund-driven long liquidation and expectations of rising supplies ahead based […] Read more
For China corn farmers, prices trump policy ahead of planting
Beijing | Reuters – China’s farmers are expected to plant more corn this year, eyeing higher prices and profits despite a push to reduce acreage devoted to the cereal under […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down again on supply growth outlook
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Friday slid for a second straight day, pressured by increased supply expectations, said traders. Some investors sold CME live cattle […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Supply buildup fears undercut CME live cattle
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Thursday reversed Wednesday’s gains, weakened by fund liquidation and concerns about rising supplies, said traders. More cattle tend to come […] Read more
K+S expects earnings gain from Saskatchewan mine
Frankfurt | Reuters — German potash miner K+S vowed to increase earnings significantly this year, as it ramps up production at its new Bethune, Sask. mine and after temporary restrictions […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end higher but off morning tops
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle settled higher after Wednesday’s volatile session, supported by the uptick in wholesale beef values and futures’ discounts to this week’s cash […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cash prices halt CME hogs’ losing streak
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs on Tuesday snapped a four-session slide, helped by short-covering and firmer prices for market-ready, or cash, hogs, traders said. They said […] Read more