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Rural Radio Network - The Final Bell
Soybeans lead grains higher with strong demand from China ahead of this month's trade summit. The wars continue to give bullish support with higher crude oil prices. Cattle closed higher in a corrective rally, but no cash trade has been reported yet for the week.
Managed money flows out of grains ahead of the USDA report on Friday, taking a cautious approach to what the yield projections may be. Corn and soybean yields are expected to be lower, but with a wide range of estimates. Wheat futures slid with pressure from row crops and the potential for higher winter wheat acreage. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
Wheat futures rose again as the talks for peace between Russia and Ukraine fall through over the weekend. Soybeans held higher with strength in the soybean oil as crude prices rise. Cattle futures rallied to start the week, with traders hopeful for some fundamental support to develop. Shawn Hackett with Hackett Financial Advisors recaps today's trade.
Technical pressure and political uncertainty underpinned the markets today as traders wait for the next piece of news out of Russia and Ukraine. Next features the latest USDA WASDE report, where the yields will be anticipated as the finish to the crops looks hot and dry. Cattle were lower ahead of the weekend after Thursday's rally. Clint Hoffman with Tredas recaps today's trade.
News out of Russia that peace talks may be on the way dropped wheat futures, spilling over into corn. Soybeans held some gains with strong demand and solid export numbers. Cattle rallied with technical support today, though market fundamentals haven't changed. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.
Grains lose some momentum as traders set back with some profit taking with a lack of new bullish news. Underlying support still holds with lower expected yields and geopolitical risk. Cattle closed lower as the demand for beef after the holiday weekend is uncertain. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
The lower yield expectations, spurred more by hot and dry conditions across the Midwest and Central Plains have brought the funds in strong to support the grains. Geopolitical risk continues to also support the markets, with demand for US grains looking good. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners recaps today's trade.
As we round out August, pressure taking pressured the grain markets today, though demand for corn and soybeans continues to look very strong. Wheat futures set back with technical pressure, though the logistical problems still exist for Russian and Ukraine grains. Cattle found a little bounce today, though there are still many challenges facing the market ahead. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing recaps today's trade.
Traders continue to work in risk premium to account for the lack of wheat from Russia and Ukraine. Corn futures found slight pressure, but found support through the close from higher wheat and soybeans. Soybean demand holds strong with sales to China and product business to Europe this morning. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.
The trade wakes up to the long-term implications of a Black Sea war with no end in sight. Global grain demand will be high as yield expectations for Europe and the US continue to fall back. Cattle moved higher today in a technical bump while the market still searches for the bottom. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.
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