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    Energy Weakness Weighs on Soybean Oil Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:43


    Wheat collapses on improving weather outlook, dragging corn lower while soybeans stabilize. Energy weakness pressures soybean oil as cattle surge on storm-driven supply concerns.

    Corn Shrugs Off Acreage Surprise as Stocks Tighten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 6:30


    USDA report supportive as corn stocks fall, wheat acreage drops, and markets rally despite higher corn acres, with weather concerns and geopolitics adding bullish momentum.

    Pre Report Jitters Keep Grain Markets Uneven

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 4:55


    Grains mixed ahead of acreage report, corn pressured by outdated intentions, soybeans supported by crude oil rally, wheat spreads shift, livestock firm but off highs.

    Grains Fade Late as Energy and Livestock Take Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 5:16


    Markets reversed lower after ethanol policy met expectations, pressuring soybean oil and grains, while cattle surged, crude rallied, and metals stayed volatile ahead of the weekend.

    Wheat Market Ignites as Drought Deepens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:35


    Wheat surges on worsening western belt dryness and failing rain forecasts, boosting Kansas City futures while corn follows, soybeans await policy news, and crude oil rebounds.

    Cattle Slip as Beef Demand Weakens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 5:28


    Grains rally on lost Plains rain and soybean oil strength, crude recovers off lows, cattle pressured by weak beef demand, while metals surge and energy remains volatile.

    Corn Follows Crude While Beans Stall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:32


    Wheat leads grain markets higher on crop stress and weather threats, corn follows crude oil strength, soybeans pause ahead of acreage report uncertainty next week.

    Markets Stall After Four Day Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 5:06


    Grains retreat after recent highs as rain returns to forecasts, pressuring wheat and corn, while soybeans weaken despite strong energy, and cattle rebound ahead of on-feed data.

    Weather Shock Ignites Wheat Rally Corn Follows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 8:26


    Wheat surges on post-freeze heat and dryness, triggering breakout momentum and fund buying, while corn follows, beans lag, and traders debate future Chinese demand.

    Trump Comment Sends Soybeans Near Limit Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 5:39


    Soybeans collapse limit down after Trump comments threaten China relations, crushing expected purchases and dragging corn and wheat lower while cattle surge on strong beef demand.

    Grains Climb as Cargill Halts Brazil Shipments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 4:48


    Grain markets rallied on temporary Brazilian soybean shipment disruptions to China, while cattle traded mixed. Crude oil surged again, equities weakened, and metals declined across outside markets.

    Fertilizer Concerns and Biofuels Support Grain Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:59


    Biofuel rumors boost soybean oil and beans while crude stays elevated amid Strait disruption fears. Fertilizer uncertainty and acreage shifts support grains; cattle markets continue sliding.

    Markets Drift After Quiet USDA Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 4:14


    Grains slip after uneventful USDA report as outside markets dominate. Wheat leads losses, corn soft, soybeans steady. Cattle higher, crude sharply lower, equities rally.

    Oil Near $120 Ignites Then Deflates Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 4:50


    Crude oil spiked near $120 overnight, lifting grains sharply before retreating. Wheat, corn, and soybeans erased gains as crude cooled and markets stabilized.

    Fertilizer Concerns Add Fuel to Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 5:55


    Energy surge toward $90 crude lifts grains to yearly highs as biofuel demand, fertilizer shortages, and global wheat stockpiling support corn, soybeans, and wheat futures.

    Grains Rally While Metals and Crypto Slide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 5:18


    Wheat leads grain rally as global buyers secure supplies. Strong corn exports, surging crude oil and soybean oil support markets. Livestock mixed while metals and crypto decline.

    Cattle Roar Back After Energy Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 7:21


    Grains softer on Australian wheat increase and ethanol maintenance, beans steady on Brazil quality concerns, livestock rebounds sharply, crude calmer, metals volatile, crypto surges.

    Round and Round We Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:50


    Grains firm after crude retreat, corn and soybeans near recovery highs, wheat mixed on rain forecasts, cattle stabilize, feeders weaken, metals volatile, energy still elevated.

    Chicago Wheat Takes the Hit as Selling Accelerates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 7:19


    Chicago wheat leads sharp grain selloff as funds flip positions. Fertilizer concerns support new crop. Cattle rebound with stocks. Crude retreats despite Strait tensions.

    Funds Abandon Wheat Bears and Cattle Bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 7:12


    Wheat and corn surge to monthly highs on fund short covering and exports, while cattle and feeder futures tumble sharply despite firm beef prices and strike concerns.

    Cattle Futures Crack Under Demand Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 7:50


    Soybeans reversed sharply after biofuel optimism and Chinese headlines while cattle futures slid on demand concerns despite firm boxed beef and volatile outside markets today.

    Soybeans Push Higher on Meal and EPA News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 6:51


    Soybeans rally on meal and EPA news, corn steadies, wheat mixed, cattle and hogs strengthen, metals and crude climb, Dollar slips, Bitcoin surges, energy products higher.

    Grain Markets Mixed as Outside Markets Split

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:17


    Soybeans lead on biodiesel policy rumors and possible China demand, corn corrects on farmer selling, wheat eases, cattle lag cash strength, hogs rally, energy slips.

    Cattle Drop On Packing Plant Strike Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 7:17


    Soybean oil and crude supported grains while wheat corrected on rain forecasts. Corn export demand strong. Cattle fell on packer strike rumors. Metals surged sharply.

    Markets Shrug Off Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:05


    Wheat leads grains higher as short covering builds. Soybeans slip slightly after volatility. Corn firms on insurance pricing. Cattle drop on uncertainty. Outside markets mixed today.

    Livestock Mixed as Grain Markets Show Broad Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 7:06


    Grain markets mostly higher with wheat leading. Soybeans supported by oil values. Corn aided by Chinese demand. Livestock mixed. Energy, metals, and dollar show moderate movements.

    Wheat Leads Overnight Grain Rally as Biofuel Hopes Lift Soy Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 7:18


    Grains rallied overnight led by wheat and soybean oil strength on biofuel hopes, while livestock stayed mixed and outside markets surged on geopolitical tensions and energy strength.

    Cattle Surge While Grains Slip Lower

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:57


    Grains slip modestly while cattle surge on strong cash trade, ahead of Friday cattle on feed report; outside markets mixed with weaker metals and energy.

    Soybeans Lead Strong Weekly Grain Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 5:47


    Grains post strong weekly gains led by soybeans and wheat short covering, corn steady, cattle mixed, hogs weaker, gold surges, dollar slips, crude rebounds into weekend.

    Bull Spreads Signal Strength in Kansas City Wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 5:37


    Grains surge on short covering and China trade optimism, wheat leads with bull spreads, soybeans hit new highs, corn lags, while cattle, hogs, metals, equities and crude slide.

    Outside Markets Stay Volatile

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 5:38


    Grains reversed sharply higher after early selling, soybeans near recent highs, wheat rallies on dryness, cattle explode higher, hogs slide, gold surges despite strong jobs data.

    Friendly Corn Data Meets Heavy Carryout Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 6:17


    USDA data supported corn and soybeans, but large supplies limited rallies. China demand remains key. Cattle mixed, feeders weaker, metals corrected, energy eased.

    Soybean Oil Leads as Grains Consolidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 7:11


    Markets softened modestly after last week's rally. Soybean oil surged, meal weakened, grains held support, cattle steadied, hogs fell, metals and energy climbed.

    Buy the Rumor Sell the Fact Takes Hold in Soybean Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 5:04


    Grains pull back on profit taking after soybean rally. Cattle rebound despite Argentina beef quota increase. Outside markets rally sharply. Silver up nearly 10 percent.

    Markets Ride China Buying Speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 8:40


    Grains rallied on China soybean demand hopes, tightening supplies and bullish technicals, while cattle fell on strike fears, and energy and metals weakened.

    Trump China Deal Sparks Soybean Surge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 8:08


    Soybeans surged on Trump China purchase news, lifting grains. Profit taking followed. Corn supportive, wheat weaker, cattle faded, energy firm, metals volatile, dollar stronger.

    Metals Swing as Commodities Rebound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 5:44


    Markets mixed. Soybeans lead on strong crush, lower oil stocks, and green diesel credits. Corn supported by energy. Wheat slips. Livestock rallies. Metals volatile today.

    Macro Fears Weigh on Commodities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 7:57


    Grain markets fell on macro pressure and dollar strength, soybeans held on Argentina drought, while cattle and hogs rebounded sharply after Friday's selloff.

    Year End Pressure Dominates Grain Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 5:17


    Grains sagged as soybean deliveries crushed beans, corn gains muted despite huge exports, wheat weak, livestock rallied sharply, metals and energy slid on year end liquidation.

    Grain Markets Depressed Heading Into New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 6:15


    Year end trade is quiet with low volume as grains fade post Santa Claus Rally while Argentina dryness looms and livestock mixed into contract expiration.

    Year End Selling Pressures Commodities Broadly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 7:13


    Grain futures sold off after last week's rally as tax year selling dominated despite export activity while livestock mixed and metals collapsed on profit taking

    Volatility Returns After Christmas Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 4:40


    Grain markets softened on peace deal hopes and no new sales while cattle rebounded metals surged crude weakened and traders eye short covering and January reports.

    Christmas Eve Commodity Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:22


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

    Holiday Trade Sets Stage for January Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 6:20


    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.

    Grains and Livestock Push Higher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 6:00


    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.

    Markets Mixed Ahead of Cattle on Feed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 5:03


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

    Ethanol Surprise Fuels Corn Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:18


    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 Carries the Grain Complex

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 7:02


    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.

    Grain markets unravel as China doubts resurface

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 7:17


    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.

    Grains drift lower as exports fail to inspire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 6:06


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

    Grains retreat as soybeans extend decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 6:13


    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.

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