Latest News From Ahead of the Open

Ahead of the Open | April 13, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 13, 2023

Soybeans are expected to open higher, with wheat likely to face pressure. Corn will be caught in the middle but could pull support from daily export sales to China.

Ahead of the Open | April 12, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 12, 2023

Wheat futures are expected to lead price gains amid HRW crop concerns and on support from outside markets.

Ahead of the Open | April 11, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 11, 2023

Positioning is expected ahead of USDA's April crop reports at 11 a.m. CT.

Ahead of the Open | April 10, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 10, 2023

Wheat futures are expected to open firmer, with HRW contracts likely to lead gains amid weather concerns.

Ahead of the Open | April 6, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 6, 2023

Corn and soybeans are expected to open lower on followthrough selling from pressure overnight. Weekly soybean sales were disappointing.

Ahead of the Open | April 4, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 4, 2023

Corn and soybeans are expected to trade lower. Wheat futures are called firmer, though spillover pressure will limit buyer interest.

Ahead of the Open | April 3, 2023
Ahead of the Open | April 3, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat are expected to open higher after strong gains overnight amid support from surging crude oil futures.

Ahead of the Open | March 31, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 31, 2023

Quiet trade is expected ahead of USDA's Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports at 11 a.m. CT.

Ahead of the Open | March 30, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 30, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a firmer tone this morning on support from HRW crop concerns and bullish corn export demand news as there was another daily corn sale to China.

Ahead of the Open | March 29, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 29, 2023

Wheat futures will lead the ongoing price recovery in the grain and soy markets as Cargill says it will cease Russian grain shipments starting July 1.

Ahead of the Open | March 28, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 28, 2023

Soybeans and wheat extended Monday's gains overnight. Corn modestly pulled back but there was another daily old-crop corn export sale that could provide support during daytime trade.

Ahead of the Open | March 27, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 27, 2023

Another daily old-crop corn export sale, this time two cargoes to unknown destinations.

Ahead of the Open | March 24, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 24, 2023

Wheat and corn futures are expected to open higher after strength overnight despite negative outside markets. Soybeans are expected to trade lower after extending the sharp price drop overnight.

Ahead of the Open | March 23, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 23, 2023

Grain and soy markets are expected to open with a firmer tone. Corn will be supported by bullish export news.

Ahead of the Open | March 22, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 22, 2023

Grain and soy complex futures are expected to open solidly lower on followthrough selling after bears controlled overnight trade.

Ahead of the Open | March 21, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 21, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat finished higher and near their session highs overnight, which should fuel followthrough buying this morning.

Ahead of the Open | March 20, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 20, 2023

Unease with the global economy tied to the banking sector will weigh on grain and soy futures.

Ahead of the Open | March 17, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 17, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open higher. There was another daily corn sale to China.

Ahead of the Open | March 16, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 16, 2023

Corn should be supported by strong weekly export sales and another daily sale to China.

Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2023

Corn and wheat are expected to open with a mildly firmer tone, though outside markets are price-negative. Soybeans are called lower.

Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open lower after pressure during overnight trade. Corn could get a boost from daily export sales to China.

Ahead of the Open | March 13, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 13, 2023

Grain and soy markets are expected to open under pressure amid broader risk aversion.

Ahead of the Open | March 10, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 10, 2023

Soybeans are expected to open with a weaker tone after price pressure overnight. Corn and wheat may receive some support from a sharp drop in the dollar.

Ahead of the Open | March 8, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 8, 2023

Light price action is likely this morning as traders await USDA’s Supply & Demand Report.

Ahead of the Open | March 7, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 7, 2023

Corn and soybeans are expected to open under light pressure, while wheat is anticipated to be mixed.

Ahead of the Open | March 6, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 6, 2023

Grain and soybean futures are expected to open under pressure, with wheat the downside price leader.

Ahead of the Open | March 3, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 3, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures are expected to open with a firmer tone this morning as markets continue to recoup sharp losses from earlier this week.

Ahead of the Open | March 2, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 2, 2023

Soybeans are expected to open mildly weaker after fading late in the overnight session. Corn and wheat are called slightly firmer at the start of daytime trade.

Ahead of the Open | March 1, 2023
Ahead of the Open | March 1, 2023

Soybeans are expected to open firmer on corrective buying. Corn and wheat are likely to be mixed.

Ahead of the Open | February 28, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 28, 2023

Soybeans are expected to lead losses in the grain and soy markets this morning in a continuation of price pressure from overnight trade.

Ahead of the Open | February 27, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 27, 2023

Corn and soybeans are expected to see mild corrective buying, while followthrough selling is likely in the winter wheat markets.

Ahead of the Open | February 24, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 24, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open lower on followthrough selling and pressure from the U.S. dollar.

Ahead of the Open | February 23, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 23, 2023

Light, two-sided trade is expected in the grain and soy markets this morning.

Ahead of the Open | February 22, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 22, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a weaker tone after price pressure overnight.

Ahead of the Open | February 21, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 21, 2023

Soybeans and soymeal will start daytime trade sharply higher on support from Argentine crop concerns.

Ahead of the Open | February 17, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 17, 2023

Two-sided directionless trade is expected in the grain and soy markets to start daytime trade, though outside markets are price-negative.

Ahead of the Open | February 16, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 16, 2023

Corn and soybeans are expected to open mildly weaker, while wheat is likely to see a mixed tone.

Ahead of the Open | February 15, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 15, 2023

We expect price pressure seen in corn, soybeans and winter wheat to carry over to the start of daytime trade.

Ahead of the Open | February 14, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 14, 2023

Corn and wheat futures are expected to be mildly firmer, while soybeans are called slightly weaker. But we anticipate two-sided, directionless price action.

Ahead of the Open | February 13, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 13, 2023

Corn and wheat are expected to open under mild pressure, while soybeans are likely to be mostly weaker this morning.

Ahead of the Open | February 10, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 10, 2023

The firmer tone from overnight is expected to carry over to daytime trade.

Ahead of the Open | February 9, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 9, 2023

Soybeans are expected to open with a firmer tone. Corn and wheat are expected to open mixed.

Ahead of the Open | February 8, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 8, 2023

The mostly firmer tone overnight is expected to carry over to daytime trade as traders await USDA's reports later this morning.

Ahead of the Open | February 7, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 7, 2023

Rather directionless trade is expected this morning as traders prepare for Wednesday's USDA reports.

Ahead of the Open | February 6, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 6, 2023

Mixed trade is expected in the grain and soy markets this morning as traders monitor the U.S./China situation and prepare for USDA's February crop reports on Wednesday.

Ahead of the Open | February 3, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 3, 2023

Grain and soy futures traded lower overnight, with late pressure from a surge in the U.S. dollar after the much stronger-than-expected January jobs data. We expect the weaker tone to continue early this morning.

Ahead of the Open | February 2, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 2, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat are expected to open higher. Weekly sales were strong for corn, at the lower end of expectations for soybeans and poor for wheat.

Ahead of the Open | February 1, 2023
Ahead of the Open | February 1, 2023

Mixed, two-sided price action is likely in grain and soy futures to kick off the new month.

Ahead of the Open | January 31, 2023
Ahead of the Open | January 31, 2023

We expect followthrough selling from overnight trade to be seen in the grain and soy markets this morning. Key will be whether funds actively liquidate long positions or view the pullback as a fresh buying opportunity.

Ahead of the Open | January 30, 2023
Ahead of the Open | January 30, 2023

Grain and soy markets are expected to see followthrough buying from price gains overnight amid weather concerns.