Futures Market Overview

Pandemic repercussions, a war in Europe, disrupted supply chains, the Great Resignation, rampant inflation, and a potential recession — there are many things threatening the ability to invest at the...

There’s no doubt that online shopping has become increasingly convenient and popular among consumers. In particular, Amazon, the e-commerce giant, offers a wide selection of products at a reasonable...

Soybeans got a boost from the meal value on Thursday, with contracts up 14 to 34 ¼ cents across the board. Soymeal paved the way for the rally, with $8 to $15.90/ton gains. Soy Oil closed mixed, with...

Corn futures closed out the Thursday session with gains of 4 ½ to 9 cents across most contracts. Some precip is expected to make its way across the US over the next week, possibly putting a slow down...

Cotton futures reverted to continued weakness as the recent drop in prices hasn’t seemed to attract much export business according to recent USDA data. Contracts were down 35 to 120 points on the day....

Live cattle shot higher following Wednesday’s late USDA H5N1 announcement, closing with $1.90 to $2.95 gains. Cash trade has been slow to develop this week with a few $186 in KS reported by the USDA,...

Wheat bulls held their ground on Thursday, with gains across the three exchanges. Kansas City futures were up 11 to 11 ½ cents across most contracts. Chicago contracts were 3 to 5 ¼ cents higher at...

Lean hogs continue the mixed trade this week, as Thursday closed with contracts down 10 to 50 cents in the front months and other contracts up 5 to 77 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated...