DTN's Quick Takes

By DTN Analysts

Grains

OMAHA (DTN) -- Posted 12:42 -- December corn is up 3 1/4 cents per bushel, January soybeans are up 13 3/4 cents, December KC wheat is up 5 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat is up 7 cents and December MIAX wheat is up 3 3/4 cents. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 21.63 points. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.210 and December crude oil is up $0.15 per barrel. December gold is down $1.90 per ounce. Headed into the weekly close grain and soy markets have retreated from morning highs, but all remain higher, with soybeans leading the way. A flurry of new corn and soybean sales early Friday added to the bullish enthusiasm.

Posted 10:34 -- December corn is up 4 1/4 cents per bushel, January soybeans are up 13 1/2 cents, December KC wheat is up 12 cents, December Chicago wheat is up 10 1/2 cents and December MIAX wheat is up 8 1/4 cents. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 73.80 points. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.160 and December crude oil is down $0.01 per barrel. December gold is up $2.10 per ounce. At mid-Friday morning, the bullish vibes continue with soybeans, soymeal and wheat all sharply higher. In the soy market demand continues to expand with a series of new sales announced early Friday.

Posted 08:36 -- December corn is up 5 cents per bushel, January soybeans are up 14 1/4 cents, December KC wheat is up 7 cents, December Chicago wheat is up 8 cents and December MIAX wheat is up 2 3/4 cents.The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 151.95 points. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.070 and December crude oil is up $0.55 per barrel. December gold is up $13.50 per ounce. USDA: Private exporters reported the following sales activities: 303,300 mt (12 mb) of corn to Mexico with 272,820 mt is for 2026/2027 and 30,480 mt for 2027/2028, 134,000 mt (4.9 mb) of soybeans to China for 2026/2027, 120,000 mt (4.4 mb) of soybeans to Vietnam for 2026/2027, 100,000 mt (3.7 mb) of soybeans to unknown destinations for 2026/2027. Grain and soy markets are very firm after a flurry of new sales.

Livestock

Posted 11:34 -- December live cattle are up $2.18 at $221.075, January feeder cattle are up $4.23 at $335.9, December lean hogs are up $1.08 at $56.225, December corn is up 4 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $4.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 70.67 points and the NASDAQ is down 321.98 points. The livestock contracts are trading higher into Friday's noon hour as traders are ending the market more support. Some light cash cattle trade has developed in the North at $335 but not enough cattle have traded to say that any sort of a trend is set for the week.

Posted 08:40 -- December live cattle are down $0.33 at $218.575, January feeder cattle are down $0.03 at $331.65, December lean hogs are up $0.40 at $55.55, December corn is up 4 3/4 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $3.20. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 125.71 points and the NASDAQ is down 94.17 points. Bids are on the table in Nebraska at $335, but no new trade has developed yet. Packer interest will need to improve throughout the day as no cattle have traded yet this week.