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DTN Cotton Close: Taps Down on Strong Volume
Photo: Blair Fannin, Texas AgriLife Extension Cotton remained directionless Thursday as its awaits any market-moving news from the U.S./China trade talks. Those talks will end Thursday with most likely another meeting planned in February, probably in China. However, President Trump is scheduled to meet with China’s top negotiator Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. The only factual news that the cotton market saw Thursday was from USDA’s weekly sales and exports report.
DTN Grain Close: Lower as Trade Talks Continue, U.S. Dollar Rebounds
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images March contracts of corn, soybeans and all three wheats finished lower Thursday as trade talks with China continued without official announcement. Adding pressure to grain prices, the March U.S. dollar index is trading higher just one day after the Federal Reserve said it would be patient about interest rate adjustments. Midday: Corn is the downside leader at midday.
DTN Livestock Midday: Futures Shift Lower
Photo: Adam Russell, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Active pressure has continued to develop through all livestock trade with live cattle and lean hog futures posting triple-digit losses Thursday morning. General Comments Livestock futures trade has moved sharply lower, allowing for increased underlying pressure in live cattle and lean hog markets. April live cattle and lean hog trade have posted triple-digit losses, as traders adjust positions at the end of the month.
DTN Grain Midday: Trade Continues Weaker
Corn is the downside leader at midday. CORN Corn trade is 3-4 cents lower at midday with yesterday’s strength evaporating during the day session as we fall back to the lower end of the range. The trade is focused on USDA numbers expected next week and no major changes in South American weather. Ethanol margins remain poor, with futures remaining near the lows, while blender margins are getting a boost from the strength in unleaded. Basis has remained flat to firmer with weather slowing movement.
Iowa Ethanol Industry’s Fate Tied to Year-Round E15 - DTN
Photo: ©Debra L Ferguson Andrew Wheeler, EPA’s acting administrator, wasn’t at the Iowa Renewable Fuels on Tuesday, but he was the focus of the industry’s outlook on multiple fronts. At the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association booth was an oversized poster-card letter to Wheeler, calling on EPA to complete the rules for year-round E15, as well as stop the small-refinery exemptions that the ethanol industry sees gouging biofuel demand.
DTN Cotton Open: Slightly Up on Trade Talk Hopes
The cotton market is slightly elevated Thursday morning as it awaits any development from the two-day talks between the U.S. and China. President Trump is scheduled meet with China’s top negotiator Vice-Premier Lui He. USDA released some back-logged sales and exports data this morning. Today’s numbers reflect business done the week ending December 20, 2018.
DTN Livestock Open: Limited End-of-Month Trade Activity Expected
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Adam Russell Livestock futures are expected to limp into month end with light volume likely through most of the session. Traders still are placing some attention on weather conditions and how this may impact production levels, but outside markets will play a more significant role in price shifts Thursday.
DTN Grain Open: Mixed as Interest Rates Buoy, Export Sales Data Eyed
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images 6:00 a.m. CME Globex: March corn is down 1/2 cents per bushel, March soybeans are up 2 1/2 cents, and March K.C. wheat is down 1 3/4 cents. CME Globex Recap: Global equities are mostly higher following an about-face by the U.S. Federal Reserve Wednesday with regard to interest rate policy. Comments from The Fed seemed to suggest a halt to the raising of interest rates and even a willingness to curb its balance sheet reduction program if necessary.
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