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Market News
Watch borrowing as inflation sticks around
Brownfield Ag News2 minutes ago
Farmers are encouraged to watch their borrowing as the likelihood of interest rate reductions in 2024 becomes less likely. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke says the Federal Reserve planned multiple rate cuts for this year, but inflation isn’t letting up. “The Federal Reserve had to walk it back...
NE Iowa farmer done planting soybeans in record time
Brownfield Ag News2 minutes ago
A northeast Iowa farmer finished soybean planting in record time. Tyler Carlson of St. Olaf says conditions have been excellent this spring. “We did finish up soybeans (Thursday) night, which is an all-time record for us. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but we got them in the...
Dollar Gains on Persistent US Price Pressures and Yen Weakness
Barchart16 minutes ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.37%. The dollar on Friday recovered from a 2-week low and rose moderately. The dollar strengthened Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Mar personal spending and Mar core PCE deflator were hawkish for Fed policy and may further delay rate...
Truck Shipments (Movement) in 10,000 lb Units - Phoenix, AZ
USDA16 minutes ago
REPORTING OFFICE: PHOENIX APR 26 2024 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: THU APR 25 2024 *MODE IS TRUCK...
APHIS issues final traceability rule
Brownfield Ag News18 minutes ago
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection has issued its final traceability rule to require electronic ID tags for certain cattle and bison moving interstate. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tells Brownfield this is an update to the 2013 rule. “The class of cattle stayed the same,...
Crude Prices Finish Higher on Middle East Tensions
Barchart31 minutes ago
June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Friday closed up +0.28 (+0.34%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +1.07 (+0.39%). Crude and gasoline prices posted moderate gains on Friday. Middle East tensions are underpinning crude prices on concerns about an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has launched...
Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Ample US Supplies and Mild Temperatures
Barchart33 minutes ago
May Nymex natural gas (NGK24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.024 (-1.47%). May nat gas prices Friday tumbled to a 3-3/4 year nearest-futures low and closed moderately lower. Ample US nat-gas supplies and mild spring temperatures are weighing on gas prices. As of April 19, nat-gas inventories were +37.0%...
IL cattle producer optimistic in ‘24
Brownfield Ag News34 minutes ago
A northwest Illinois cattle producer says she’s optimistic about 2024. “Prices have been great in the beef cattle industry lately, and I don’t really want to jinx that!” She says, “Things have been going good.” Ellen Rahn, who operates a cow/calf and feedlot operation in Carroll County, tells Brownfield two...
Daily Farm Report
USDA35 minutes ago
CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Friday, April 26, 2024 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Friday SC Cattle Auctions Weekly Review: Compared to last week all classes of feeder cattle 2.00 higher based on limited comparable sales. Feeder Steers: Medium and...
Understanding the CME Liquidity Tool Methodology
CME Group40 minutes ago
Get an overview of the methodology used to create the CME Liquidity tool, including the basis for the tool and more.
Tax-efficient investing for high earners
Due Inc.48 minutes ago
High-income earners often find themselves in a conundrum when it comes to investing. While safe and reliable, traditional investment options like money market CDs, high-yield savings accounts, or short-term treasuries often come with hefty tax bills. This is especially true for those in high-income tax states like California. However, an...
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