The Final Bell

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August 14, 202612 min

Grains Rally While Cattle Sink with More Plant Closures| Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin

The grain markets seem to wake up to the damage that Russia and Ukraine are doing to ports, and the global grain supply. Weather concerns both for the US and across Europe are also leading to questions about the amount of grain available down the road. Cattle could be looking towards further pressure in a market facing many challenges. Sue Martin with Ag & Investment Services recaps today's trade.

August 13, 202613 min

Post-Report Rally Loses Steam Against Geopolitics Once Again| Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzulo

Wednesday's rally lost momentum as the market failed to feed the bull. Russia and Ukraine continue military attacks, but rumors about peace talks left wheat lower. Cattle opened up the downside on Wednesday, spilling pressure over into today's trade and lowered cash bids. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

August 12, 202613 min

War and WASDE Rally Grains| Channel Final Bell with Arlan Suderman

Ukrainian attacks on Russia's largest grain exporting facilities rallied grains overnight into Wednesday's session. The latest USDA yield projections were slightly lower than anticipated for corn and soybeans. Acreage was increased in today's WASDE for corn and soybeans, with around 2 million additional acres, combined. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

August 11, 202613 min

Cattle Futures Sideways Without Fundamental Driver |Channel Final Bell with Zach Tindall

It was a quiet day for commodities without much for news ahead of tomorrow's WASDE report. Cattle futures are waiting to see if cash will move higher again, or if packers are sufficiently supplied for now. Zach Tindall with Producer's Livestock recaps today's trade.

August 10, 202613 min

Tired Markets Await WASDE |Channel Final Bell with Shawn Hackett

With plenty of rain in the forecast, market bulls are waiting to see what the USDA expectations are for corn and soybean yields. Only time will tell what the global grain supply will look like, depending on how long the Black Sea fighting restricts grain exports. The decline in boxed beef has shown that consumer demand may have shifted away from beef for now. Shawn Hacket with Hackett Financial Advisors recaps today's trade.

August 7, 202613 min

Daily Volatility Led to Relatively Uneventful Gains for the Week| Channel Final Bell with Clint Hoffman

Corn and soybeans ended the day fairly flat, while wheat markets rose higher. Next week's WASDE should be relatively quiet, though trade will be waiting for acreage and yield updates. Cattle continue their daily volatility, while the beef market struggles to hold steady. Clint Hoffman with Tredas recaps today's trade.

August 6, 202612 min

Weather Pressures Grains, Cattle| Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzulo

Bearish weather keeps row crops underpinned. Wheat trade hasn't yet considered the global supply issues resulting from war broken logistics in the Black Sea. Cattle futures fell with profit taking and some weather factors as well. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

August 5, 202613 min

Cattle Futures, Cash Business Higher |Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted

Cattle still recovering with higher cash and steady box prices helping to stabilize futures. Drought conditions for western producers will likely mean early weaning and higher upfront placements. Beef demand still in question as gas prices and inflation weigh on consumer wallets. Livestock Market Analyst, Kyle Bumsted recaps today's trade.

August 4, 202613 min

Rain Ahead and Lower Crude | Channel Final Bell with Sam Hudson

Without any bullish news to keep the grain markets supported, a wetter forecast led the bearish move down today. The continued pullback in crude oil prices also weighed in, as the US and Iran talk about a potential long term peace deal. Cattle were higher today, cash trade for the week is expected steady to higher.

August 3, 202614 min

Grains Find Support on Supply Unknowns |Channel Final Bell with Jeff Peterson

European crop conditions and continued war concerns leave a big question in global grain supply. Crop conditions this afternoon are anticipated to show a slip in good to excellent ratings. Soybeans feel pressure from weather improvement, despite business from China. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners recaps today's trade.

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