CME Group barometer shows farmer sentiment slips as input cost worries hit record 52%
Bitget2026/10/06 13:30CME Group’s September Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer fell to 123 from 135 as input-cost worries hit a record. Higher input costs led concerns for 52% of respondents; the Index of Current Conditions slid 18 points. Farm Financial Performance Index dropped to 90 from 103, signaling weaker near-term income expectations. Index of Future Expectations fell 9 points; 35% expect finances to worsen in 12 months versus 22% expecting improvement. Long-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index rose to a record 168, highlighting resilience in land-value outlook despite cost pressures. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CME Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202610060930PR_NEWS_USPR_____AQ64139) on October 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- CME Group’s September Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer fell to 123 from 135 as input-cost worries hit a record.
- Higher input costs led concerns for 52% of respondents; the Index of Current Conditions slid 18 points.
- Farm Financial Performance Index dropped to 90 from 103, signaling weaker near-term income expectations.
- Index of Future Expectations fell 9 points; 35% expect finances to worsen in 12 months versus 22% expecting improvement.
- Long-Term Farmland Value Expectations Index rose to a record 168, highlighting resilience in land-value outlook despite cost pressures.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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