Corn Futures Fall below November Lows on New Fund Selling; US Ethanol Production Rises to Crop Year High; Showers Falling over S Argentina

** Midday CBOT grain trade is weaker as funds return to sell soybeans and corn. The wheat market appears to be sinking in sympathy. The USDA December report did not offer any bullish inspiration and CBOT values are softening on the fear that US President Trump will either apply a new round of tariffs or…

China Securing Cash US Soybeans in Nod of Goodwill; Argentine Forecast Wetter in 9-15 Day Period; WASDE Due Out Thursday; USMCA Deal Near

CBOT futures are mixed at midday with the WASDE December report out tomorrow. The soybean market has held firm on rumored China demand while grain rallies are capped by large world crops and an expected cut in US 2019/20 corn exports. ARC looks for a mixed close (soybeans firm, grains lower) with all eyes on whether…