The Market The soy complex followed last week’s modest gains with a larger move upward thus far this week. The funds are still near a record short but with the RSI now over 40, they are no doubt covering some of their short positions. The competitive pricing and today’s Export Sales report proving it with a gigantic 2.6 MMT in sales last week is very supportive.
Soymeal is less of a story but last week’s export sales of 429 KMT was the largest in over a month.
December soyoil leads the pack with the close today up 4.3 percent thus far this week. The October contract closed above the 20-day MA and an intra-session high was the closest to the 50-day MA in a month. Part of the push is U.S. soyoil now being...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...