Markets were steady to slightly higher in the Sunday night session, but that steady pattern disappeared when the markets opened this morning with steep losses in corn and soybeans eventually dragging wheat lower as well. It was hard to pinpoint a reason for the abrupt change in attitude, but following are a few ideas:
Canada imposed tariffs on U.S. products over the weekend. 6 July is the target date for U.S. tariffs against China and the expected retaliation by China with tariffs on soybeans, etc. The election in Mexico is over with the expected outcome, and President Trump said he might not finish a new NAFTA deal until after the mid-term election. Both developments were considered bearish. U.S. equity markets were also lower early...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
