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06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Weekly Market Recap is live!

Grains traded softer this week amid favorable U.S. planting weather and limited fresh demand signals. Wheat faced pressure from improved crop ratings .Feeder cattle weakened notably on the week, and live cattle held relatively firmer despite some volatility. Cotton was sensitive to moves in energy markets. Crude oil remained volatile on geopolitical headlines, while the S&P 500 continued its strong run, pushing to new all-time highs.

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Corn: Lower on the week. July corn closed at $4.46 ¾  down several cents.. Pressure came from favorable U.S. planting weather and weakness in crude oil. New Crop December closed at $4.74 ¾ . Soybeans : Mixed to slightly softer overall. July soybeans closed at $11.86 ¾ . Soybean meal was

05/28/2026

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05/23/2026

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Grains maintained their volatility amid shifting trade news from China, while geopolitical developments dictated the price action in crude and cotton. Feeder cattle experienced a limit-down close on Thursday, though contracts saw some recovery ahead of the latest cattle on feed data. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 showed continued resilience, extending its recent upward run.

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Corn : Corn was mixed this week, with July contracts closing lower at $4.6325. Prices saw some pressure mid-week through profit-taking and crude oil weakness, but held some support on US-China trade optimism and weather concerns. The new crop December closed at $4.865 for the week. Soybeans: Soyb

05/20/2026

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05/15/2026

Weekly Market Recap is live!

Geopolitical tensions kept markets volatile this week, with crude oil and grains swinging on USDA news and China trade developments. KC Wheat led the upside with a limit-up day, while cattle stayed strong on record cash trade. Cotton traded choppy and the S&P 500 powered higher, closing near fresh all-time highs.

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05/12/2026

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Wheat: U.S. wheat production is projected to fall with production being down 424 million bushels from last year driven by reduced harvested area and yields well below last year's record. With exports and stocks also falling, the season-average farm price is projected at $6.50/bushel, up $1.50 from

05/08/2026

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Geopolitical events continue to add volatility to the market with swings in crude and grains following. Cattle had record high cash trades and cotton finished the week strong despite falling late in the week. The S&P continues to make history with all time highs.

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This week markets were volatile amid continued geopolitical developments involving the US and Iran, which drove swings in crude oil and spilled over into grains and other commodities. Grains generally weakened later in the week due to crude oil pressure and strong planting progress; livestock saw mi

05/01/2026

Weekly Market Recap is live!

Wheat stole the show this week — KC HRW briefly cracked $7.00 on drought concerns while Dec corn pushed above a key phycological level. Soybeans held a tight range with little conviction. Live cattle continued making record highs. Crude oil surged on Middle East tensions before reversing into the close. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 continues making history with new all time highs.

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04/24/2026

Weekly market recap is live!

Middle East tensions kept crude oil swinging all week. Wheat led the grain complex higher on Plains drought concerns while corn and soybeans consolidated. Cattle futures pulled back from recent record highs despite cash trade hitting all-time records. The S&P 500 made history making new all time highs.

This week's trade featured continued volatility across commodities and equities, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, energy market swings, and domestic supply and demand fundamentals. Commodities Overview Grains : Prices were mixed across grain markets. Wheat was a standout leader on drough