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U.S. grains: Soy hits one-week top

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed to a one-week high on Friday, buoyed by a light surge of buying in the closing minutes of trade following a dull, largely technical session, analysts said. Wheat and corn also closed with modest gains. Chicago Board of Trade November soybeans settled up four cents at $9.72-1/4 […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn rise as harvest slows

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose 1.1 per cent on Thursday to their highest level in nearly a week, supported by reports of some disappointing yields in key Midwest production areas and technical buying, traders said. Concerns about rains slowing down the U.S. harvest, which was already behind the typical pace, added strength […] Read more

Ripe soybeans near Morden, Man. on Sept. 14, 2017. (Allan Dawson photo)

U.S. grains: Soy firm as farmer selling eases

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose slightly on Wednesday, reflecting a slowdown in the Midwest harvest as rains stalled fieldwork and weak cash values discouraged farmer selling, analysts said. Wheat futures fell on technical selling and corn was modestly lower. Chicago Board of Trade November soybeans settled up three cents at $9.58-1/4 per […] Read more



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U.S. grains: Corn nears one-week low as harvest weighs

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures sagged to their lowest level in nearly a week on Tuesday, pressured by the ongoing harvest and softening cash markets, analysts said. Soybeans ended lower after a choppy, seesaw session while wheat futures firmed in a light technical bounce following a three-session sell-off. The Chicago Board of Trade […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soy, corn fall on big harvest forecasts

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures fell by over one per cent on Monday on expectations of large harvests that should more than meet demand, adding to hefty inventories, traders said. Wheat futures also fell, with the spot Chicago Board of Trade contract nearing a two-week low, as traders continued to digest […] Read more