The Market After hitting a seven-month low, soybeans rebounded this week, gaining 17¼ cents. It was soymeal dragging down the whole complex. There were a few deliveries of soymeal against the May contract and overall the July contract lost $6.30. July Soyoil gained 2.66 cents.
Speculators again cut their net long positions, though just by 37.3 percent, down to 36,874 contracts. Market Factors Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN were discussing extension of the grain corridor agreement today but expectations are low. The EU imposed a ban on imports of sunflower, rapeseed, wheat and maize from Ukraine into five member states on the border until 5 June. Fediol complained that oilseed products are not banned and this wi...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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...