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5/24/2021 By Karl Plume CHICAGO, May 24 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures retreated on Monday after U.S. government data showed supplies in feedlots above trade expectations and as some traders worried about demand for beef. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said late on Friday that May 1 on-feed cattle supplies stood at 105% of a year earlier, the second-highest ever for that date and above forecasts for 103.9%. Cattle placements during April also topped marke...

Synopsis A lag between the withdrawal of credit and stimulus from the economy and its impact on China’s raw material purchases may mean that markets haven’t yet peaked. iStock Some sectors have seen policy push an expansion in capacity, such as Beijing’s move to grow the country’s crude oil refining and copper smelting industries. One pillar of this year’s blistering commodities rally -- Chinese demand -- may be teetering. Beijing aced its economic recovery from the pandemic largely ...

4/8/2021 * Corn supported by low ethanol stocks, continued exports * Soy steady ahead of USDA supply and demand report (Updates closing prices) By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures climbed on Thursday on export optimism and positioning ahead of the U.S. Agriculture Departments monthly supply and demand report, out on Friday, traders said. Wheat gained as frigid temperatures across Europe and the Black Sea region threatened crops. Soybeans were also firmer. Th...

4/9/2021 * Brisk demand and weather risks in focus * Wheat futures firm on tight stocks * Soybeans fall on S. American production increase (Adds U.S. supply and demand assessment; updates byline, dateline previously PARIS/SINGAPORE) By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, April 9 (Reuters) - Chicago corn edged higher on Friday, briefly climbing above recent 7-1/2 year highs before pulling back after the U.S. assessed global supply and demand within analyst estimates. Wheat strengthened with corn as ...

4/8/2021 * Corn supported by low ethanol stocks, continued exports * Soy steady ahead of USDA supply and demand report (New throughout; updates byline, changes dateline) By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. corn futures climbed on Thursday on export optimism and positioning ahead of the U.S. Agriculture Departments monthly supply and demand report, out Friday, traders said. Wheat gained as frigid temperatures across Europe and the Black Sea region threatened crops. Soybea...

3/17/2021 By Karl Plume CHICAGO, March 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures rallied for a second straight session on Wednesday and the spot contract rose to the highest in 6-1/2 years on elevated pork prices and expectations for continued strong pork export sales. Pork prices have been rising, led by higher pork belly values, as retailers and restaurants stock up in anticipation of improved meat demand as economies re-open from coronavirus shutdowns and warmer weather ...

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12/28/2020 * Wheat drifts down from pre-Christmas highs (Updates with closing prices) By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures fell on Monday after touching 6-1/2-year highs overnight ahead of contract talks scheduled in Argentinas oilseed workers strike. Wheat slipped as U.S. precipitation aided winter crop development, while corn gained on export optimism. Chicago Board of Trade most-active soybeans ended down 7-1/4 cents to $12.57-1/4 per bushel, their bi...

12/28/2020 * Wheat drifts down from pre-Christmas highs (New throughout; updates byline, dateline previously HAMBURG) By Christopher Walljasper CHICAGO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures fell on Monday after touching new 6-1/2 year highs overnight ahead of contract talks scheduled in Argentinas oilseed workers strike. Wheat slipped as U.S. precipitation aided winter crop development, while corn gained on export optimism. Chicago Board of Trade most-active soybeans were down 6 cents at ...

Soybeans end lower on progress in Argentine labor talks 12/28/2020 | 04:24pm EDT Send by mail : Message : * Wheat drifts down from pre-Christmas highs CHICAGO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures fell on Monday after touching 6-1/2-year highs overnight ahead of contract talks scheduled in Argentinas oilseed workers strike. Wheat slipped as U.S. precipitation aided winter crop development, while corn gained on export optimism. Chicago Board of Trade most-active soybeans ended down 7-1/4 c...