WHEAT – Up 10 to 15 cents per bushel. Boosted by drought in Europe that was trimming crop prospects and by a larger-than-expected U.S. wheat export sales number in USDA’s weekly export sales report released on Thursday. * IGC cuts forecast for 2010/11 world wheat crop by 13 million tonnes to 651 million but noted… read more
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Futures Broker / Wheat News
CHICAGO, July 28 (Reuters) – Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade on Wednesday climbed to a fresh 13-month high on continuous price charts on private forecasts for a sharp drop in Russian wheat exports due to drought, traders said.… read more
Futures News – New Homes Sales rebound sharply.
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded strongly in June from the prior month’s record low, government data showed on Monday, driving the number of houses on the market to their lowest level in nearly 42 years. KEY POINTS: * The Commerce Department said sales jumped 23.6… read more
Futures news – Grains are poised to open higher.
By Andrew Johnson Jr. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–Soybean futures are poised for a firmer start to Wednesday’s day session, underpinned by spillover strength from outside markets and supportive underlying fundamentals. Overnight, Chicago Board of Trade August soybeans were 4 cents higher at $10.15 3/4 and November… read more
Futures Broker/ Grain News and Calls
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–U.S. wheat futures are expected to slide on Tuesday’s open following overnight losses on a stronger dollar and continued profit-taking after the market’s sharp rally last week. Chicago Board of Trade futures are called 4 cents to 6 cents lower. In overnight trade, CBOT September wheat was down 6 cents to $5.76 1/4… read more
Futures Broker / Grains Calls and News
By Andrew Johnson Jr. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–Soybean futures are expected to start Friday’s day session on the defensive, with the market consolidating ahead of the weekend after the week’s sharp gains. Overnight, Chicago Board of Trade August soybeans were 1/4 cent lower at $10.18 3/4 and November soybeans were 3/4 cent… read more
Futures Broker / Grain News and Calls
By Andrew Johnson Jr. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–Soybean futures are expected to start Wednesday’s day session on firm footing, buoyed by supportive technicals and weather uncertainties for the developing U.S. crop. Overnight, Chicago Board of Trade July soybeans were 1 1/2 cents lower at $10.29, August soybeans were 3 1/2 cents higher… read more
Retail sales (7-14-2010)
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell in June for the second straight month, raising new concerns about how much of a slowdown the economy will have to endure in the second half of this year. The Commerce Department says retail spending dropped 0.5 percent in June. That followed an… read more
Futures Broker / Grain News and Calls
By Andrew Johnson Jr. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–U.S. wheat futures are poised for a weaker start to Tuesday’s day session, consolidating recent gains on favorable crop ratings and a lack of fresh supportive news. In overnight electronic trading, Chicago Board of Trade September wheat was 1 3/4 cents lower at $5.34, and… read more
Futures Broker / Grain Calls and News
WHEAT – Down 2 to 3 cents per bushel. Spillover pressure from Friday’s bearish USDA U.S. wheat production and ending stocks reports. Also pressure from a firm dollar and seasonal harvest weight. * Hot and dry weather in Europe remains a concern while overall satisfactory crop weather continues in the U.S. CORN – Down 1/2… read more