Commentary
U.S. livestock review: Hog futures hammered by global market sell-off
Lean hog futures also fell sharply as markets sold off across the board. October hog futures fell 0.92 cent, or 1%, to 88.35 cents a pound in trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. CME December hogs fell 2.1 cents, or 2.5%, to 82 cents a pound.
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U.S. hogs: Futures fall sharply on global selloff, economic worries
U.S. lean hog futures fell sharply Thursday as investors fled from global markets on growing fears of a worldwide recession.
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CBOT soy outlook: Seen sharply lower on broad based selling
Traders anticipate a sharply lower start for U.S. soybean futures Thursday, fueled by a broad based commodity selloff.
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CBOT corn outlook: Falling as widespread selling hits grains
U.S. corn futures are expected to start sharply lower Thursday as increasing concerns about the economy spark widespread selling of commodities and equities.
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U.S. livestock review: Hog futures up again on cash
U.S. lean-hog futures rose again on continued strength in cash markets as demand increases seasonally.
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U.S. hogs: Futures up on still-rising cash prices
U.S. lean hog futures continued to climb Wednesday on seasonal strength in cash prices for slaughter-ready animals.
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CBOT corn outlook: Drop to 6-week lows attracts grain buyers
U.S. corn futures are expected to start higher Wednesday as grain users step up purchases after prices dropped to six-week lows.
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CBOT soy outlook: Crop uncertainty continue to support prices
U.S. soybean futures are poised to edge higher early Wednesday, with the uncertainties of crop potential supporting prices following recent price declines.
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U.S. livestock review: Cash hogs mixed
Lean-hog futures rose Tuesday on the broad-market rally and as higher cash prices for hogs continued to support the complex.
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U.S. grain and soy review: End mixed; fail to sustain early gains
U.S. grain and soybean futures ended mixed Tuesday, with the three major crop futures failing to sustain initial advances.
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FOA: Speculation doesnt cause commodity market volatility
Speculation is not a major cause of market volatility in commodity markets, although it can amplify underlying price movements, the Futures and Options Association said at a briefing in London Tuesday.
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- Oil falls as Fed minutes send U.S. equities down
- Ag markets diverged widely Wednesday afternoon
- Cold Storage: Frozen pork supplies up from March
- Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
- University workshops address workforce management issues
- Mexico says U.S. not respecting WTO ruling on meat labeling
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
- Special health claim for this pork
- Business seminars scheduled for World Pork Expo
- Mexico says U.S. not respecting WTO ruling on meat labeling
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
