Hogs Close with Weakness on Wednesday
Hogs Close with Weakness on Wednesday
Lean hog futures were up a dime in the nearby August contract on Wednesday, with other contracts down 65 to 82 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at…
Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday
Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday
Live cattle futures fell back on Wednesday, with contracts down 70 cents to $1.15. Cash action is off to an earlier start this week, with $218-220 sales reported in the…
Soybeans Back in Rally Mode on Wednesday
Soybeans Back in Rally Mode on Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with gains of 12 to 13 cents in the nearbys on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 12 3/4 cents higher at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures…
Below-Normal Rain in Brazil Boosts Arabica Coffee Prices
Below-Normal Rain in Brazil Boosts Arabica Coffee Prices
March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Wednesday closed up +1.60 (+0.43%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed down -68 (-1.70%).Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with arabica posting a 4-week high.…
Wheat Rallying on Wednesday
Wheat Rallying on Wednesday
The wheat complex is rallying at Wednesday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 10 cents higher at midday. KC HRW futures are showing 10 to 11 cent gains at…
Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields
Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures…
Markets Settle Mixed on Big Day for Data
Markets Settle Mixed on Big Day for Data
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026Market indexes were mixed today, with the blue-chip Dow retreating to sub-49K one day after setting a new closing high above it. The Dow shed -466 points…
Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in US Service Sector Activity
Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in US Service Sector Activity
The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.11%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Dec ISM services index unexpectedly expanded at its fastest…
Cocoa Prices Retreat on Improved West African Crop Prospects
Cocoa Prices Retreat on Improved West African Crop Prospects
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) on Wednesday closed down -39 (-0.66%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) closed down -31 (-0.72%).Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-month lows on Wednesday amid favorable…
S&P 500 and Dow Rally to Record Highs as Tech Stocks Surge
S&P 500 and Dow Rally to Record Highs as Tech Stocks Surge
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.94%. March E-mini S&P…
Tuesday Sector Leaders: Healthcare, Technology & Communications
Tuesday Sector Leaders: Healthcare, Technology & Communications
In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Healthcare stocks are the best performing sector, higher by 2.3%. Within that group, Hologic Inc (Symbol: HOLX) and Align Technology Inc (Symbol: ALGN) are two…
Cattle Extend Gains to Tuesday
Cattle Extend Gains to Tuesday
Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of 30 to 70 cents on Tuesday. There still have yet to be any deliveries against April futures with expiration on Wednesday. Cash trade…