Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped to a one-week high on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its domestic production estimate more than analysts had expected. […] Read more
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U.S. grains: Soy jumps on USDA’s surprising cut in acres
Global markets: Commodity index jumps, Fed releases minutes
CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. COMMODITY INDEX SEES BIGGEST WEEKLY ADVANCE SINCE 2012 — The Bloomberg Commodities Index advanced 3.9 per […] Read more
Feed: Corn awaiting USDA, Sask. barley yields near average
CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Friday, Oct. 9. • CBOT corn futures were posting small gains Friday morning, […] Read more
Pulses: Sask. harvest wraps, El Nino hits Australia
CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Friday morning, Oct. 9. • Peas and lentils are both 99 per cent combined […] Read more
Pulses: Imports arriving in India, new pea protein products
CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday morning, Oct. 8. • Imported supplies of arhar dal (pigeon peas) are starting […] Read more
Feed grains: Corn edging down, Japan looking for barley
CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, Oct. 8. • CBOT corn futures were posting small losses Thursday morning, […] Read more
Global markets: Clinton opposes TPP, Chinese stocks gain
CNS Canada — The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. HILLARY CLINTON SAYS SHE DOES NOT SUPPORT PACIFIC TRADE DEAL — U.S. democratic presidential candidate Hillary […] Read more
U.S. grains: Harvest pressure hits prices before crop reports
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain futures on Thursday extended a setback from 10-week highs reached a session earlier, pressured by an influx of fresh supplies from U.S. harvests and […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Bump in beef price extends CME live cattle gains
Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle rose for a third straight session Thursday, helped by more short-covering following a morning jump in wholesale beef quotes, traders said. […] Read more
Volatility prompts CME to raise live cattle margins
Chicago | Reuters — CME Group, the world’s largest livestock futures market operator, has raised margin rates for live cattle futures for the second week in a row after dramatic […] Read more
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