Chicago Board of Trade: Early Trading Highlights (2/4/26)

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) early trading on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, saw mixed activity across key futures markets. The December corn contract closed 1.2% higher at $6.35 per bushel, reflecting strong export demand. December soybeans ended 0.8% higher at $14.70 per bushel, supported by higher U.S. production expectations. December wheat finished 1.5% lower at $7.10 per bushel as weather outlooks for the Midwest remain cloudy. December feeder cattle gained 0.6% to $3.05 per pound, while December lean hogs rose 1.1% to $2.78 per pound, indicating continued strength in livestock prices.