Soybeans Brazil Brazil’s soybean market remains volatile, although it is perhaps less so than in early April. Traded volume has been huge with the volatility generally good for the market as it enables players to move in and out quicker. Last year FOB and CNF markets had hardly any basis movement for weeks and even months. This made it difficult for companies speculating in these markets to make any money because prices were too stable. Now, however, the significant volatility is providing great opportunities that, depending on the position taken, can of course result in big profits or big losses. Nevertheless, most players in the value chain have been profitable lately. Farmers have had good incomes due to this year’s high y...
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What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...