U.S. grains: Corn posts biggest weekly loss in a year; soy, wheat also sag

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. corn futures posted their biggest weekly decline in a year on improving prospects in the Midwest during the crop’s key growth phase, raising expectations for a bumper harvest. Soybean and wheat futures also fell on chart-based selling and spillover pressure from outside commodity markets, including metals and crude oil. “It’s now making […] Read more


U.S. grains: U.S. soy falls on improving crop prospects; corn, wheat firm

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. soybean futures fell on Thursday as improving weather in major Midwest growing areas increased expectations of ample production, traders said. Wheat futures firmed on a round of bargain buying and technical support, snapping a seven session losing streak for the front-month contract. Corn also edged higher, with the gains in wheat sparking […] Read more









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U.S. grains: Wheat, soy fall on fund liquidation, better weather

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybeans and wheat fell on Wednesday, pressured by investment fund selling tied to outlooks for drier weather in the U.S. and reduced export demand. Corn futures reversed from earlier losses to finish narrowly higher as midday weather outlooks predicted hot temperatures that could stress plants during the crucial pollination phase. […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn tumbles from year high on drier weather outlook

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures retreated from an earlier one-year high and fell nearly three per cent on Tuesday on technical selling and forecasts for crop-friendly weather in the U.S. Wheat futures also were lower, pressured by the advancing winter wheat harvest. Soybean futures were little changed as a Monday report of a […] Read more