Markets preview wheat slide as futures drift lower
Wheat prices eased amid speculation and Washington talks of investigating the recent upturn. Corn showed early strength before slipping, hogs softened with grains, and a general downtrend persisted in Chicago and Minneapolis cash markets. Potato prices held steady with mixed potato types trading around $1.05.
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New York Stock Market Opens Bullish After Rate Cut
Bullish operations resumed on the New York Stock Exchange with 42 issues at two year highs or more. Total volume exceeded two million shares for the first time since mid January as demand rose on lower call money rates and favorable earnings. Railroads led gains with Frisco, Katy, Missouri Pacific, Southern Railway, Atlantic Coast Line, Chicago Great Western and Texas Pacific reaching new highs. oil stocks, including California producers, also advanced with crude prices up. U S Steel touched 128 on hot bids before retreating to 127 1/2. many other issues gained one to four points. Time rates unchanged. foreign exchange slightly firmer around 4.78 per dollar. sterling lower at 5.40.
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Rapid Expansion in Trade Activities Signals Market Momentum
The report notes vigorous March to April stock activity with brisk demand for Olle and related issues, Otis gains on reduced production and rising gas prices, and strong copper futures boosted by London market strength. Money remains easy, wheat trading weak, and cattle/oil sectors show mixed movement amid cautious sentiment.
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Cattle and Foreign Exchange News Briefs From Across Cities
In Spokane and New York, market summaries report cattle prices and foreign exchange quotes. Montreal and London traces show bar silver values, with U S and global money movements. Minneapolis notes flour price trends and general market shifts.
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Market Report Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices Across Regions
Cattle demand steady to higher on weighty and feeder classes with bulls and cows uneven but mostly steady. hogs show slow but gains with higher limits on lighter weights. sheep demand steady with lambs near top values. Regional figures from South Saint Paul Los Angeles Omaha Denver and related markets show top veal and heavy fat cattle advancing, while lighter weights and packing sows stay near established ranges.
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