Funds increase participation in grain contracts of the Chicago Stock Exchange

Investment funds increased the net buying position of soybeans on the Chicago Stock Exchange (Cbot) from 3.43% to 4.49% in the July 31 position compared to the previous week, according to the Futures Trading Commission Commodities of the United States (CFTC).

The movement was influenced by the improvement in prices. In corn there was also a rise, in the case of 5% to 8.84%, and in wheat from 18.91% to 22.65%.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.