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December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.42%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.65% this morning following the decline in three major U.S. benchmark indices during the regular session after the Federal Reserve signaled interest rates would be higher for longer. (full story)
ESZ23: 4,420.50 (-26.50), NQZ23: 15,031.50 (-120.50), NVDA: 422.39 (-12.81), MSFT: 320.77 (-7.88), CHWY: 18.41 (-1.04), WDC: 45.65 (+1.73), COTY: 11.98 (+0.51), FDX: 250.52 (+0.53), ULCC: 4.80 (-0.17), HQY: 70.97 (+0.02), TRNS: 108.67 (-2.98), SEEL: 0.3051 (-0.6949), NTNX: 33.75 (+0.16)


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Should you invest in gold? Gold has seen a significant increase in the past year, rising by 15.90%, slightly outpacing the S&P 500. Investors can invest in gold through physical gold (bullion), gold securities like stocks and funds, or gold futures. Which option is best? (full story)
AGI: 12.70 (+0.04), GLD: 179.35 (+0.13), IAU: 36.61 (+0.03), SGOL: 18.49 (unch), GDXJ: 35.22 (+0.17), RING: 23.05 (+0.34)


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Beans closed up by 4 ½ to 8 cents in the black for the midweek session. That left Nov near the highs for the day, and limited the week’s net loss to 20 cents. Soymeal futures closed $5.70 higher on the day leading the complex. Soybean Oil futures were down... (full story)
ZMZ23: 392.3 (-2.8), ZLZ23: 58.81 (-0.48), ZSX23: 1307-2 (-12-6), ZSPAUS.CM: 12.5543 (+0.0444), ZSF24: 1324-4 (-11-6), ZSH24: 1335-6 (-11-0)


U.S. wheat futures were mixed on Wednesday, but were mostly stronger. CBT SRW futures ended the day 3 ½ to 4 ¾ cents higher. MGE HRS futures went home 2 ¾ to 4 cents higher. HRW futures settled the day with 1 ¾ cent gains in the new crop contracts,... (full story)
ZWZ23: 586-4 (-2-2), ZWH24: 612-4 (-2-2), ZWPAES.CM: 5.0154 (+0.0520), KEZ23: 726-4 (-2-4), KEPAWS.CM: 6.5620 (-0.0200), MWZ23: 782-2 (-1-2)


Lean hog futures ended the midweek session with some triple digit gains of as much as $1.97. The entirety of the complex was $0.35 to $1.97 higher in the front months. USDA’s National Average Morning Base Hog price Wednesday was 76 cents higher to $79.27. The 9/18 CME Lean Hog... (full story)
HEV23: 85.775s (+0.925), HEG24: 80.900s (+1.700), KMV23: 96.550s (+0.675)


Front month fat cattle closed the midweek session with gains of $0.92 to $1.27. The feeder cattle futures were $0.55 to $1.30 higher on the day. Cash trade remains light for the week, with USDA confirming $184-$186 for the WCB in the few confirmed trades. The CME Feeder Cattle Index... (full story)
LEV23: 186.775s (+1.100), LEZ23: 191.525s (+1.050), LEG24: 195.850s (+0.925), GFU23: 254.175s (+0.675), GFV23: 260.575s (+1.225)


Front month cotton futures closed 3 to 69 points in the red on Wednesday. That ended the session after a 116 point range for December contracts. The Cotlook A Index for 9/18 was down by 155 points to 96.95 cents/lb. The AWP for cotton was lowered 1.6 cents to 71.95... (full story)


Corn futures ended the midweek trade session 4 ½ to 6 ½ cents higher. That left the Dec contract near the highs for the day, and at a 6c gain for the week. Going into the weekly Export Sales report, traders are looking for between 550k MT and 1.1 MMT... (full story)
ZCZ23: 481-0 (-1-2), ZCPAUS.CM: 4.5386 (+0.0414), ZCH24: 495-4 (-1-2), ZCK24: 503-6 (-1-6)


Front month fat cattle closed the midweek session with gains of $0.92 to $1.27. The feeder cattle futures were $0.55 to $1.30 higher on the day. Cash trade remains light for the week, with USDA confirming $184-$186 for the WCB in the few confirmed trades. The CME Feeder Cattle Index... (full story)
LEV23: 186.775s (+1.100), LEZ23: 191.525s (+1.050), LEG24: 195.850s (+0.925), GFU23: 254.175s (+0.675), GFV23: 260.575s (+1.225)


Fed guides another rate hike coming into year-end, and stocks sell-off. Watching expectations moving forward will be key. (full story)


SA_LS85021 San Angelo, TX Wed Sep 20, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Compared to last week at Sioux Falls, SD traditional slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 higher; slaughter ewes steady. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3: ... (full story)


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What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.46%. Stocks on Wednesday gave up early gains and... (full story)
SPY: 438.64 (-4.07), DIA: 344.32 (-0.75), QQQ: 364.54 (-5.33), ZBRA: 235.83 (-16.34), INTC: 34.69 (-1.65), GOOGL: 133.74 (-4.30), NVDA: 422.39 (-12.81), MRVL: 52.94 (-1.15), AVGO: 830.57 (-18.63), NXPI: 194.96 (-4.18), QCOM: 109.22 (-1.50), ADI: 176.08 (-2.67), MU: 69.68 (-1.03), ON: 92.84 (-1.40), KLAC: 452.18 (-5.13), MCHP: 76.72 (-1.06), NCNO: 32.07 (-1.02), SWKS: 96.33 (-1.49), TXT: 79.37 (+3.73), AZO: 2,583.36 (+108.24), WDC: 45.65 (+1.73), IBM: 149.83 (+3.31), PINS: 27.02 (+0.81), BSX: 54.10 (+1.07), LULU: 391.88 (+7.43), ZNZ23: 108-205 (-0-185)


Ill-timed rains have hurt crops and delayed harvest in eastern Iowa. Dan Schurr grows corn and soybeans near LeClaire and says rainfall was quite limited during the growing season. “We were quite dry in the early part of the season, and then again later in the season. August we saw... (full story)


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