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U.S. livestock: Hogs hit two-month high on export hopes

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. lean hog prices jumped two per cent to the highest in more than two months on Tuesday, extending steep gains from the previous session on hopes of increased export demand, especially to China, traders and analysts said. Expectations that prices may have reached their seasonal bottom also prompted speculative buying […] Read more












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U.S. grains: Wheat falls as supply risks ease

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell to their lowest level in 1-1/2 weeks on Friday, surrendering more gains from a recent rally, weighed down by plentiful supplies and slow export sales. Corn and soybean prices also eased, with overall favourable U.S. crop conditions contributing to the downward pressure on prices. Wheat slid from […] Read more