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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2006
Page
5
Soybean and grain futures climbed in early Chicago trade as September wheat gained 2 percent to 3.83 a bushel. Market participants watched for crop reports and demand signals amid tighter supplies and hedging activity.
Corn rose 1 cent to $2.28 per bushel and September oats gained 1 cent to $1.77 per bushel while September soybeans increased 2 cents to $5.39 per bushel, according to the Associated Press.
Modest gains on light volume before Labor Day as GDP data show 2.9 percent Q2 growth, easing inflation fears and keeping investors hopeful for a Fed pause. Oil prices slide then rebound, bonds rise, and the dollar strengthens while rate-cut hopes surface cautiously.
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices range from 63.50 to 77.1 for various bf thickness. Today's negotiated Illinois hog purchases show steady to 2.00 lower, with moderate demand and heavy offerings. 1-3 300-400 lbs 32.00-34.00, 400-500 lbs 33.00-35.00, 500-600 lbs 35.00-36.00, over 600 lbs 36.00-38.00. Boars under 300 lbs 26.00-30.00, over 300 lbs 12.00-15.00.
The Commerce Department reports second quarter GDP at 2.9 percent, revised up from 2.5 percent. Inflation rose with core prices at 2.8 percent, while oil prices cooled from a July peak. Fed paused rate hikes, with debate over future action as growth moderates. Consumers and businesses tightened belts, fueling the deceleration from winter gains.
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