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Soybeans are expected to open with a firmer tone. Corn and wheat are expected to open mixed.
Export sales data for week ended Feb. 2 showed net cotton sales of 262,800 RB, which was up 54% from the previous week and 58% from the prior 4-week average.
Soybeans are firmer this morning on followthrough buying, while corn and wheat are pivoting on either side of unchanged.
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The mostly firmer tone overnight is expected to carry over to daytime trade as traders await USDA’s reports later this morning.
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Grain and soy futures traded solidly higher overnight, led by old-crop soybeans.
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Farmer sentiment was up 11 points (9%) from year in January, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Rather directionless trade is expected this morning as traders prepare for Wednesday’s USDA reports.
Soybean futures recouped a portion of Monday’s losses overnight, while the corn market gave back yesterday’s gains and wheat futures showed a mixed tone.