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Soybeans futures held on to the Wednesday gains as contracts were up 8 to 11 ½ cents across most months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 12 1/4 cents lower at $9.94. Soymeal futures...
The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts weaker in the winter wheats and stronger in the spring wheats. Chicago SRW futures were 1 ¾ to 2 ¾ cents in the red. KC HRW futures were...
Lean hog futures closed steady to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday afternoon, up $4.94 from the day prior. The CME...
Live cattle futures closed with contracts 17 to 72 cents in the green at Wednesday’s close. Cash trade saw a few cattle exchange hands at $232 so far this week on thin volume. Other bids are being reported...
Corn futures posted weaker trade heading into Wednesday, with contracts fractionally to 2 cents lower on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $3.84 1/2....
Cotton futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.36%. March E-mini...
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A look at metals, indices and other major futures as a volatile 2026 is underway as well as a quick glance at what you need to know before trading futures on Jan. 22nd 2026
Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action with soybeans in focus as broader markets react across asset classes. He walks through the key drivers and what to watch next. Watch the full video to learn...