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CBOT December 2018 corn (in black) and January 2019 soybeans (in green). (Barchart)

CBOT weekly outlook: Rangebound soy, corn look for fresh news

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 15, 2018

CNS Canada — With Midwestern harvest operations nearing completion for the year, rangebound U.S. grain and oilseed markets are looking for fresh news to provide direction. Soybean, corn and wheat futures all remain stuck in relatively sideways trading patterns and “the only thing that will change that is an adverse situation in South American weather, […] Read more

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COMMENTARY: South American harvest moving corn and soybean markets

By Jerry Klassen March 20, 2018

In the last commentary, we introduced a broad range of issues influencing the price structure of corn, soybeans and wheat. This week, we’ll follow up with recent developments and provide an idea of price direction moving forward. Market factors this week include: It’s soybean harvest in South America with Brazilian crop expect up slightly from […] Read more

Crops, Markets

USDA lowers U.S. corn stocks view as exports rise

By Mark Weinraub February 8, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Surging export demand for U.S. corn will cut into domestic stockpiles of the grain by more than expected, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Thursday. But U.S. soybean stocks were forecast to rise as a bumper harvest in Brazil will allow overseas buyers to source their oilseed purchases from the South […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: USDA report delivers no surprises

By Ashley Robinson February 8, 2018

CNS Canada — The latest report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture had no surprises for traders at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), leaving the March corn and soybean contracts little changed. “I think that brokers right now are on the phone talking to their customers, probably some co-ops, elevators are also, and […] Read more

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy rise on South American weather worries

By Karl Plume January 29, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures climbed on Monday on short-covering and concerns that the weather in South America could hamper production of the crops in Brazil and Argentina. Wheat rallied around two per cent as commodity funds exited short positions and on increasing worries that dry weather in the U.S. Plains […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybeans fall to four-month low

By Julie Ingwersen December 28, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures fell more than one per cent and neared a four-month low Thursday on improving crop prospects in Brazil that could curb demand for U.S. soy exports, traders said. Corn and wheat futures also declined in thin trade between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Chicago Board of […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy trade watching South America

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 21, 2017

CNS Canada –– Seasonal holiday trade could lead to some choppiness in the Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn markets over the next week, although the general bias will likely remain pointed lower in the New Year, barring a weather scare out of South America. “There’s a reluctance to take on new positions ahead […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybean futures ease

By Mark Weinraub December 15, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures dipped on Friday, hitting fresh contract lows after giving up early gains on technical selling, traders said. Soybean futures also weakened slightly, pressured by forecasts for improving crop weather in South America. The outlook for rain added to the pressure on corn. “Corn tried the upside early on […] Read more

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy look vulnerable to downside

By Dave Sims December 13, 2017

CNS Canada — Soybean and corn futures both suffered losses over the past week as improving weather patterns in South America have pushed the commodities below their recent support levels. CBOT March corn dipped below the psychologically-important $3.50 a bushel level on Tuesday (all figures US$). The market was pressured by the U.S. Department of […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Rangebound corn, soy watch South America, exports

By Dave Sims November 29, 2017

CNS Canada — Weak exports and improving growing conditions in South America are casting a bearish tint over near-future prospects for corn and soybeans. One market analyst in Illinois noted the corn market was also extremely oversold. “A good technical close for December corn this week would be over $3.36” a bushel, said Scott Capinegro, […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Rangebound soy, corn look for fresh news

COMMENTARY: South American harvest moving corn and soybean markets

USDA lowers U.S. corn stocks view as exports rise

CBOT weekly outlook: USDA report delivers no surprises

U.S. grains: Corn, soy rise on South American weather worries

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall to four-month low

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy trade watching South America

U.S. grains: Corn, soybean futures ease

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy look vulnerable to downside

CBOT weekly outlook: Rangebound corn, soy watch South America, exports

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