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Grains rallied on US-China trade thaw optimism, soybeans hit yearly highs, while cattle plunged limit down on import fears and tariff rumors; gold weakened as tensions eased.

Grain markets softened from harvest pressure and option expirations. Cattle futures collapsed limit down on Mexico border rumors. Crude slipped, metals fell, and Bitcoin held firm.

Grains followed crude oil higher on Russian sanctions while cattle rebounded amid confusion over Argentina's beef imports, fund liquidation fears, and USDA stabilization efforts.

Bull spreading in corn and soybeans signals tight supply, solid demand, and farmer storage. Cattle markets plunge limit down on Trump trade hints and Mexico's screw worm update.

Markets show mixed activity with optimism on trade, recoveries in livestock, volatility in metals and energy, and broad cautious sentiment as investors watch global developments closely.

Soybeans surge on renewed China optimism, corn firms amid strong export inspections, wheat mixed. Cattle rebound on Argentine import rumors, while gold and Bitcoin rally.

Corn and soybeans surged through harvest on yield concerns and bullish technicals, wheat followed, cattle collapsed on Argentine beef talk, metals retreated, and crude vacillated on India-Russia shifts.

Corn leads broad grain rally on record export inspections and firmer basis; cattle extend streak, hogs dip, metals surge, dollar slips, and crude eases.

Corn firmed on friendly CONAB data while beans eased slightly. Wheat reversed sharply off lows, cattle hit records, hogs weakened, and gold hit new highs.

Grain markets mixed with soybeans firmer and corn softer amid government shutdown uncertainty. Cattle strengthen on cash optimism, hogs rebound, while gold and silver surge to record highs.

USDA quarterly stocks pressured corn and wheat with larger carryouts, soybeans slightly friendly. Cattle rebounded after early weakness, hogs retreated, gold hit records, crude slipped on OPEC output talk.

Grain markets mixed with wheat slightly higher and corn steady on strong exports to Mexico. Soybeans softer ahead of USDA stocks report. Cattle weak, gold surges, crude slides.

Grains mixed with strong corn exports limiting gains. Wheat higher, soybeans steady. Cattle futures sharply lower on Brazil tariff rumors. Metals mostly higher, crude drifts lower with mixed products.

Grains fade after morning rally as soybeans retreat on Argentina currency aid uncertainty. Corn eases despite yield cuts. Wheat mixed. Livestock weak, crude strengthens on Russian refinery strikes.

Corn surges to recent highs on strong demand and flash sales, wheat rebounds seasonally, soybeans steady, feeder cattle jump, live cattle ease, gold hits records, crude gains on geopolitical tension.

Grain futures tumbled on Argentine export tax cuts and weak exports, while cattle surged limit-up on border disease fears. Gold hit record highs as energy stayed mixed.

Grains retreat as Trump Xi call yields no trade progress. Soybeans slide on tariff concerns, corn steady despite EU buying. Cattle firm, gold rebounds, crude weakens into Friday close.

Grain markets retreat after earlier rally, still holding above pre WASDE levels. Corn supported by exports, soybeans pressured by China tariffs. Cattle volatile, gold drops post Fed.

Grain futures retreated after early gains, pressured by higher Canadian wheat estimates and weaker trade. Cattle dropped sharply, hogs softened, and energy, metals, and Bitcoin also declined.

Grain futures rally with corn, soybeans, and wheat advancing on USDA skepticism. Livestock eases after strong rebound. Dollar weakness supports commodities as crude, gold, and Bitcoin strengthen further.

Grains mixed with wheat firmer, corn and soybeans softer on trade doubts. Cattle rebound sharply from Friday's selloff. Gold hits record highs while crude edges higher.

Grain futures surged despite USDA's bearish WASDE data. Soybeans led with double-digit gains, corn followed higher, wheat steadied, while cattle collapsed and outside markets saw mixed movement.

Grain futures climbed across corn, soybeans, and wheat despite weaker export sales. Conab's bullish soybean outlook supported gains. Cattle volatile with strong rebounds, while metals and energy diverged.

Grain futures softened ahead of Friday's crop report, cattle struggled to rebound from sharp losses, hogs firmed modestly, metals eased, Bitcoin surged, and crude oil gained.

Markets saw broad grain weakness, feeder cattle hit limit down, live cattle sharply lower, Trump comments stirred beef trade fears, soybeans slipped, crude edged higher, gold steady.

Corn firmed on strong export sales but retreated from highs. Soybeans steady with cancellations minimal, wheat weak, cattle pressured, hogs stronger, gold hit new highs, crude declined.

Corn holds gains on demand optimism despite yield chatter, soybeans pressured by biodiesel weakness, wheat drifts at contract lows, cattle slide seasonally, while gold retreats after record highs.

Grain futures struggle as strong corn rallies fade, soybeans slip, and wheat drifts. Export worries, weak basis, and uncertain demand clash with crop concerns and seasonal Chinese buying expectations.

Corn holds steady with strong export demand, soybeans pressured by weak products, wheat drifts lower, cattle retreat late, hogs firm, while gold, silver, and crude rally sharply.

Corn leads gains on strong exports and crop concerns, soybeans supported by tightening carryout, wheat higher, cattle and hogs firm, dollar weak, gold and silver surge.

Grain futures higher with strong export sales, corn and wheat lead recovery, soybeans need rain for yield potential, while cattle slump sharply, hogs steady, and gold surges.

Soybeans mixed as oil crashes on palm oil tariff waiver, corn retreats after resistance test, wheat steady with China rumors, cattle surge to highs, hogs firmer.

Corn and wheat push higher after Pro Farmer results, soybeans retreat on oil weakness, cattle pressured by health scare, hogs steady, crude supports, metals retreat, dollar strengthens.

Soybean oil surged on EPA refinery exemptions, corn steadied with strong exports, wheat mixed, cattle exploded to contract highs, hogs firmed, while gold, silver, and Bitcoin rallied.

Corn and soybeans surged on export demand and tightening global supplies, while wheat lags. Cattle steady before report, hogs mixed. Outside markets watching Fed, oil climbs.

Soybeans surge on Trump's China trade tweet, corn and wheat follow. Cattle mixed after rumors and limit-down Friday. Hogs rise. Markets await USDA report tomorrow.

Grains reversed early gains, ending mostly lower as traders await USDA's August 12 crop report; feeder cattle plunged limit down after sharp rallies, while gold surged on tariff news.

Grain futures surge with wheat leading, buoyed by strong export sales. Cattle prices soar; Trump's tariffs impact beef imports, driving market volatility across commodities.

Mixed market day with wheat slightly up, corn lower under $4, beans pressured, and cattle stronger. Favorable weather persists. Market app and trading insights available from Heartland Investor Services.

Mixed day in grain futures; wheat down sharply, corn and soybeans stable after strong crop condition scores. Livestock sees varied gains; gold and oil fluctuate.

Grain futures mixed; soybeans rise, corn near July lows. Solid export inspections. Cattle volatile amid potential border reopening signals. Metals and crude oil updates included.

Mixed day with soybeans rebounding under $10. Corn holds amid strong exports. Wheat soft, awaiting better export figures. Livestock sees technical rebounds after recent volatility.

Mixed market day with higher corn prices on strong export news, soybeans lower, wheat varied, and livestock futures dropping sharply on profit-taking.

Funds unwind soybean longs and corn shorts, lifting corn. Wheat mixed on spreads. Cattle surge to new highs. Gold dives. Crude oil rises despite stock builds.

Grain futures soften as seasonal pressures persist. Soybeans recover from recent lows, corn stabilizes near July levels, and livestock futures hit new highs despite challenging beef prices.

Grains mixed with wheat rebounding on French support. Corn and soybeans pressured despite export sales. Cattle futures surge post-report. Gold tumbles. Crude and dollar rally.

Grain markets end the week lower amid seasonal weakness. Corn and soybeans retrace gains. Wheat yield tour shows drop. Feeder cattle hit new highs.

Corn jumped on mistaken reports of China buying; faded once corrected to South Korea. Solid export demand supports corn. Soybeans soften. Wheat mixed. Cattle futures hit highs.

Grain markets sank with wheat leading losses. Corn faltered, soybeans reversed lower. Cattle soared on trade optimism. Gold collapsed. Crude flat despite inventory draw.

Mixed day in grains; wheat up on Russian supply concerns, corn softer despite high ratings, soybeans fluctuate with weather impact. Livestock futures rise, dollar index falls.

Grain futures slid despite early wheat strength and variable pollination support. Soybean oil firmed. Livestock surged on screw worm fears. Dollar drop lifted metals and Bitcoin.