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Soybeans led a holiday rally on Chinese buying, short covering, and Argentina dryness. Corn closed above 450, wheat recovered, cattle mixed, hogs pressured.

Grain markets firm led by wheat on Black Sea disruptions corn supported by exports soybeans steady cattle weaker metals and energy higher into Christmas Eve.

Grain and livestock futures strengthened as wheat led on Black Sea risk, soybeans rose on China sales and policy hopes, cattle firmed, metals surged on dollar weakness.

Grain futures mixed with wheat stabilizing, corn resilient without China, soybeans searching for technical support, while livestock and metals posted strong gains.

Grain futures rise led by corn and hard wheat on strong exports and ethanol data while soybeans slide and livestock correct lower amid heavy fund longs.

Corn strength driven by record ethanol grind and falling stocks; soybeans stabilize after selling; wheat pressured by China washout; livestock weaker; energy and metals firm on geopolitics.

Grains sold off hard led by wheat and soybeans as China uncertainty grew, corn held best, energy weakness pressured oils, livestock mixed, volatility remains elevated.

Markets weaker across grains as uninspiring export sales and large global crops dominate, while cattle firm, hogs softer, metals higher, energy and crypto retreat.

Soybeans and corn slide despite flash sales. Wheat mixed with Minneapolis steady. Cattle softer as packer margins struggle. Feeders correct after big gains. Hogs extend recent strength.

Grains inch higher on solid export sales and Chinese flash buys. Geopolitical risks linger. Dollar weakness lifts metals. Cattle surge on cash trade; hogs continue recovery.

Soybeans bounce on strong export sales, corn fails to extend yesterday's gains, wheat weakens on Argentina tax cuts, and cattle and hogs trade higher ahead of the Fed decision.

USDA report tightened corn and bean stocks, wheat steady, South American rains pressured beans, cattle mixed on supply concerns, silver surged, Fed expected to cut rates, energies softer.

Grains and cattle move lower on profit taking ahead of USDA report and Trump's pending farm aid details, while South American weather and shifting bean demand pressure markets.

Grains drift lower with beans making new lows on China uncertainty. Wheat soft on global supply. Corn pressured by Brazil weather. Cattle firm, hogs steady, outside markets mixed.

Grains drift lower on absent China sales and easing geopolitical fear. Wheat holds better. Cattle extend recovery but fade from highs. Dollar slips while metals and Bitcoin swing.

Soybeans slipped without Chinese sales. Corn and wheat reversed higher on renewed Black Sea risk and seasonal strength. Cattle surged on a sharp feeder index jump.

Grains retreat after last week's bounce as no new Chinese soybean sales emerge. Strong export numbers help corn steady. Wheat softens, livestock pulls back, metals and crude firm.

Seasonal Thanksgiving rally lifts grains with strong South Korea corn demand. Beans wobble on Alibaba headlines but stabilize. Cattle surge after USDA remarks. Energies mixed into holiday.

Grains firm with holiday short covering and China deal chatter while cattle rebound from Tyson shock. Feeders surge, metals rally, crude slips on peace rumors and softer dollar.

Mixed grain trade with beans slightly higher, corn and wheat softer. Heavy December liquidation. Cattle locked limit down on plant cuts. Crude and metals higher.

Grains recovered from early weakness despite no China flash sales. Wheat shrugged off truce chatter. Cattle reversed limit-down panic after tariff removal. Energies softer and metals mixed.

Grains fall despite strong export sales as China buying doubts persist. Soybeans lead losses while corn and wheat press weekly lows. Livestock weak on heavier cattle weights.

Grains fall on weak soybean and wheat sales while cattle plunge on tariff rumors, hogs bounce modestly, metals swing sharply ahead of Fed minutes, and crude drops on inventory builds.

Soybeans retreat after early highs despite major China sales. Winter wheat ratings surprise lower, supporting wheat. Corn firm on harvest lag. Cattle mixed, hogs weaker, crude rebounds.

USDA failed to slow the rally. Beans explode on China buying and record crush. Wheat boosted by rail damage. Cattle surge after tariff clarity. Energies mixed.

Soybeans rise on EPA waiver decisions, wheat retreats after China's limited buying, corn steady amid Goldman roll, cattle recover, hogs mixed, gold rebounds, dollar weakens, crude oil firms.

Grain and livestock futures fell sharply as Supreme Court tariff uncertainty sparked risk-off selling. China bought wheat, but liquidation hit cattle and hogs. Energy mixed, gold firmed slightly.

Grain futures rose with soybeans rebounding on Chinese futures buying, corn steady above 430, wheat firm. Cattle limit down on fund liquidation, while hogs and metals gained modestly.

Row crops retreat after strong rallies, wheat steadies on China rumors, cattle collapse on index fund selling, and energy markets rebound while metals weaken sharply.

Soybeans lead sharp grain rally, corn near highs on strong exports and short-covering. Wheat, cattle recover; hogs soften seasonally. Traders await November crop report for yield clarity.

Volatile week capped with cattle pressured by Trump comments, grains supported by Chinese soybean buys, crude and Bitcoin higher, while gold and equities weakened.

Soybeans surged on China handshake deal while corn and wheat slipped. Cattle mixed post-expiration, feeders weaker. Hogs steady, gold and silver rallied, Bitcoin plunged.

Soybeans rose on Chinese purchases, feeders reversed higher after limit losses, corn steady, wheat quiet. Border closure pressures cattle. Fed rate cuts and crude gains supported sentiment.

Grains surged early but faded on farmer selling and Trump–Xi risk. Cattle slumped on Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico import worries. Markets await Fed decision tomorrow.

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.