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Fri, May 17th, 2024
Soybeans, Hanging In There And What Matters

The rally in Soybeans started from a 61.8% retracement on the continuation chart at 1138.00.

ZSN24 : 1227-0 (+0.88%)
Cattle Rally in Unison with Boxed Beef

Live cattle posted Thursday gains of a nickel to 92 cents, as boxed beef price continue to rally ahead of Memorial Day. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190...

LEM24 : 179.025s (+0.43%)
LEQ24 : 177.375s (+0.48%)
LEV24 : 180.625s (+0.51%)
GFK24 : 244.850s (+0.70%)
GFQ24 : 257.350s (+0.58%)
GFU24 : 258.400s (+0.56%)
Hogs Pull Back from Highs, Still Close with Gains

Lean hogs faded off of some of the midday strength, but still found solid ground to post 5 to 87 cent higher trade. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 60 cents on Thursday afternoon...

HEM24 : 98.375s (+0.90%)
HEN24 : 101.625s (+0.74%)
HEQ24 : 100.800s (+0.77%)
Corn Futures Test Significant Support, Will it Hold?

Corn futures have been under pressure for the last three sessions after failing against resistance to start the week. Will support hold into the weekend or will the selling persist?

Cattle Leading with Triple Digit Gains

Live cattle are trading the Thursday session with $1 to $1.20 gains across most contracts at midday. Cash action has been quiet this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange saw no bids or sales...

LEM24 : 179.025s (+0.43%)
LEQ24 : 177.375s (+0.48%)
LEV24 : 180.625s (+0.51%)
GFK24 : 244.850s (+0.70%)
GFQ24 : 257.350s (+0.58%)
GFU24 : 258.400s (+0.56%)
Hogs Rallying on Thursday

Lean hogs are posting a $1.02 to $1.45 rally in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 40 cents on Thursday AM at 89.36. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

HEM24 : 98.375s (+0.90%)
HEN24 : 101.625s (+0.74%)
HEQ24 : 100.800s (+0.77%)
Are cattle futures setting up for a breakout?

Cattle futures perked up in yesterday’s trade and are knocking on the door of a breakout. These are the levels to keep an eye on in today’s trade.

Cattle Look to Thursday After Midweek Strength

Live cattle posted Wednesday gains of 7 to 40 cents across the board, following more boxed beef strength. Cash action has been quiet this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange saw no sales...

LEM24 : 179.025s (+0.43%)
LEQ24 : 177.375s (+0.48%)
LEV24 : 180.625s (+0.51%)
GFK24 : 244.850s (+0.70%)
GFQ24 : 257.350s (+0.58%)
GFU24 : 258.400s (+0.56%)
Hogs Ready to Kick Off Thursday Trade

Lean hogs settled the Wednesday session on a mixed note, as front months were down 5 to 82 cents, with the other 24 contracts steady to 27 cents higher. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price...

HEM24 : 98.375s (+0.90%)
HEN24 : 101.625s (+0.74%)
HEQ24 : 100.800s (+0.77%)
Grain Markets: Will Global Production Issues Continue to Push Wheat Prices Higher?

In my interview today with Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now I spoke about the recent move higher in wheat, soybean, and corn prices. I also discussed crude oil, interest rates, and the cattle markets....

ZWK24 : 657-0s (-1.98%)
ZSN24 : 1227-0 (+0.88%)
ZCK24 : 453-6s (-1.04%)
LEM24 : 179.025s (+0.43%)

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