Lunatic Reversals Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1020721475/4fb2f68439?share=copy Grain Markets: Grain prices dropped on deflated demand outlook due to lack of action from Chinese financial authorities.Strong buying emerged as corn dipped below $4, driving a price reversal.Soybeans showed bull spreading, suggesting underlying strength rather than an overly bearish market. Livestock Markets: Cattle…
China woes soften grain overnight. Grain futures started firm and traded moderately higher in the evening session until another Chinese overnight briefing, this time from their Housing Ministry, failed to meet investors’ hopes and sent property stocks plummeting. This triggered the selling that pushed soybeans lower in the continuation of Wednesday’s action when the EU…
Soybeans challenge 10.00 in overnight strength. This morning’s grain trade is mixed with soybeans leading a recovery in price after yesterday’s reversal from a bullish NOPA crush report. At the same time, wheat continues to soften in trying to understand Russia’s export tax selling floor. The Nov/Jan bean spread firmed 8 cents over the last…
Ags and Oil Down the Slippery Slope Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1019939788/d84da7facd?share=copy Oil Market Drop Price fell below $70 after Israel confirmed it won’t target key areas in Iran.IEA reports falling demand in early 2025 amid China’s slowdown.Crude declined from last week’s highs, showing possible continued downtrend. Corn Market Trends Corn…
Crude oil and China drag grains softer overnight. This morning’s grain trade is lower across the board, led by the soybeans, as favorable South American weather and the sharp collapse in crude oil overnight weighed heavily on the biofuel pricing side of the grain trade. China’s stock market was sharply lower overnight due to its…
Russia raised it’s cash price floor. This morning’s grain trade is softer across the board, with wheat futures having tried to stabilize and traded mixed in the morning hours. Paris wheat futures are higher by $1.50/MT as Russia announced a seller’s floor under the cash price of $250/MT FOB. This compares to prices offered last…
USDA Report 10/11/24 Crop report mostly neutral with corn carryout still at or below 2 bil/bu and world carryout numbers showing wheat slightly higher than last month.
Russia to raise export tax October 16. This morning’s grain trade is mainly firm, with wheat retesting yesterday’s highs on news that the Russian government’s meeting with grain exports resulted in a 41% hike in the country’s wheat export tax from $14/MT to $20, which takes effect October 16. The record pace of Russian wheat…
Here Comes WASDE Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1018437165/d7a91b7972?share=copy Corn Yield Estimates: Projected at 153.2 bushels/acre.Varied with reports of high yields in core regions (Iowa, Illinois) contrasting with shortages in fringe states.Dryness affecting pod and cob development, potentially reducing yields. Soybean Yield Dynamics: Expected around 53 bushels/acre, subject to variability.Dry conditions impacting…
