An analysis of the Dalian monthly data for June compared with that from May shows that the markets for soybeans, corn and related products are experiencing a distinct trend regarding the majority of September contracts. Oilseeds Soymeal Inventories Up Another 60,000 MT Torrential rainfall that began 19 July throughout northern China has claimed the lives of more than 150 and produced widespread flooding in ten provinces. It has also led to landslides, which have damaged infrastructure and severely disrupted commercial operations. As a result, processors and feed mills have been forced to idle operations in order to address the other challenges. This weather event has also occurred exactly when China’s consumer market was already slowing...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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