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Weekly Market Comments: 12/15/10

December Corn Closings

 

December 2010 corn went off the board at $5.75

December 2013 corn futures closed at $5.00

December 2014 corn futures closed at $5.35

 

In 2011, given current monetary policy, expect higher interest rates and

oil prices over $100.  What will the implications be for the corn market and renewable fuels industry?   
 
New Grain Elevators for Nebraska
ADM has announced plans to build two new elevators in Fullerton and Newman Grove.  Construction is due to start in early 2011.

Chinese Currency on the Rise
China's recent decision to allow international trading of the yuan for the first time has sent traders running to set up accounts in Hong Kong.
Chart of Yuan's "Global Appeal"

Reprint: Yield Curves 101

We apologize to our readers who had trouble enlarging this chart last week.  Here's a second look. 

Image of Yield Curves 101
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