Grain futures prices volatility has widened as funds

Grain futures prices volatility has widened as funds reposition ahead of USDA quarterly stocks report. Corn options activity surged, with implied volatility at a 3-month high. Traders often view this period as ripe for short gamma plays if weather trends remain uncertain. Jack Daniel’s decision may be financially and environmentally sound from a corporate standpoint, but it’s left locals questioning what ‘neighborly’ means in an era of global sustainability targets. Issued four times a year by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), these reports offer updates on stocks of corn and other major grain & oilseed crops by state and by position (on- or off-farm storage). Grain futures prices for soybeans picked up momentum after Brazil’s harvest pace slowed by rains, cutting forecasted output. Traders increased August contract bids, pushing prices towards $12.