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Sugar Prices Slip as the Dollar Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.33%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.20 (-0.28%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 4-week high today, weighing on most commodities, including...

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No whey: why the price of protein powder is surging in Australia

A booming gym culture has pushed up demand for powders and other protein-enhanced products, with retail prices following suit

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What is the Big Picture for Markets Heading Into Friday's Session?

Setting aside the coming data dumps and sparkly diversions, market macros across sectors should continue to be main topic.

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Hogs Rally on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted Thursday gains of $1.07 to $1.65 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $69.37 on Thursday afternoon, down $3.24 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 29 cents on Jan 6 at $81.25. A USDA Export Sales report...

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Wheat Fades to Close Mixed on Thursday

The wheat complex failed to hold in the gains on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were steady to a penny higher at the close. KC HRW futures functionality to 2 cents in the red. MPLS spring wheat is settled Thursday with fractional front month gains. Export sales data for the week...

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Soybeans Ease Lower on Thursday

Soybeans posted Thursday losses of 5 to 6 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 3/4 cents lower at $9.88. Soymeal futures were down $1.10 to $2.70 on Thursday, with Soy Oil futures 11 to 21 points higher on the day. A private export sale of 132,000...

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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost half a century.

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Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.01 (-0.07%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.05%). Sugar prices fell from 1-week highs on Thursday and settled mixed after a rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 4-week high spurred...

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Soybeans Easing Back on Thursday

Soybeans are showing 3 to 6 cent losses so far on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 5 1/2 cents lower at $9.88 ¼. Soymeal futures are showing nearby contracts within 50 cents of unchanged at midday, with Soy Oil futures 7 to 17 points lower on...

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Cattle Back to Posting Gains on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with 85 cent to $1.10 gains so far on Thursday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales, with bids of just $230. Feeder...

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Wheat Holding onto Modest Thursday AM Gains

The wheat complex is holding higher on Thursday, with all three exchanges in the green. Chicago SRW futures are posting 2 to 3 cent gains at midday. KC HRW futures are up 1 to 2 cents so far on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat is showing 2 to 3 cent gains....

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Hogs Rallying Back on Thursday

Lean hog futures are showing $1.20 to $1.65 gains across the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 29 cents on Jan 6 at $81.25. A USDA Export Sale report from this morning showed 27,700...

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Sugar Prices Climb on Commodity Index Rebalancing

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.53%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +2.00 (+0.47%). Sugar prices today extended this week's gains and posted 1-week highs. Expectations of index-related buying of sugar futures for the annual rebalancing of commodity indexes are...

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Hogs Fall on Wednesday, as Traders Look to Thursday

Lean hog futures posted Wednesday losses of 87 cents to $1.30. Preliminary open interest was down 2,735 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.61 on Wednesday afternoon, down $3.75 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 8 cents on Jan 5 at...

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Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest was up just 214 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just...

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Hogs Close with Weakness on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted Wednesday losses of 87 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.61 on Wednesday afternoon, down $3.75 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 8 cents on Jan 5 at $81.54. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from...

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Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with...

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The Outlook for Reduced Brazil Sugar Exports Lifts Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +4.10 (+0.97%). Sugar prices settled higher on Wednesday as recent strength in the Brazilian real discouraged export sales by Brazilian sugar producers, potentially reducing supplies. The real...

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Hogs Slipping Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are down 70 cents to $1.30 so far on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 8 cents on Jan 5 at $81.54. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the...

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Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with bids of $230-232...

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The Outlook of Reduced Brazil Sugar Exports Lifts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.25 (+1.69%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +5.40 (+1.27%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as recent strength in the Brazilian real will discourage export sales from Brazil's sugar producers, curbing supplies. The real (^USDBRL...

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Trump’s Biggest Inaugural Donor Benefits from Policy Changes That Raise Worker Safety Concerns

Meatpacking giant JBS gave $5 million; industry soon celebrated a decision to make those on the assembly line work faster.

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Soybeans Rallying to Start Wednesday

Soybeans are starting Wednesday with gains of 10 to 12 cents. Futures reverted lower from the midday gains, as contracts were down 5 to 7 cents at the close. Preliminary open interest was up just 1,647 contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 5 cents lower...

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