Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest Market News & Analysis
China’s state-owned grain trader COFCO has bought three cargoes of U.S. soybeans—roughly 180,000 metric tons—for delivery between December and January, marking the first major Chinese purchase from this year’s U.S. harvest.
Federal Reserve easing cycle should help alleviate pain in farm sector: economist
China reportedly steps in to make U.S. soybean purchases ahead of trade agreement
Federal Reserve interest rate cut likely today
Trade talks progressing could have a significant shift on the U.S. balance sheet: we look at three possible scenarios.
Yesterday, the U.S. fertilizer lobby released a statement urging federal leaders to prioritize and accelerate the growth of domestic fertilizer production, which could stabilize input costs for farmers.
After three straight years of having a May-planted crop that outperformed corn planted only a few weeks earlier, some Illinois farmers are ready to throw in the towel on planting corn before the calendar turns to May.
Soybeans continue to lead strength on hopes of clarity regarding China on trade.