Chicago agricultural commodities record a volatile week

Published Sun, Aug 20, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Chicago

CHICAGO Board of Trade (CBOT) grains futures have seen a week full of fluctuations, with a overall downturn prevailing.

During the trading week which ended on Aug 18, the most active corn contract for December delivery fell 9 cents, or 2.40 per cent, to US$3.6575 per bushel. A bearish report of US Department of Agriculture was believed to be the main factor for the fall.

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