Soybeans Show Resilience After Bearish USDA Report
Despite initial setbacks in the wake of the USDA release, soybeans are staging a remarkable recovery, demonstrating the resilience characteristic of the agricultural commodities market. At midday, soybeans are slightly down by 1 ¾ to 3 cents across the front months, but a rebound from the post-report lows is underway. This market dance of highs and lows reflects the intricate interplay between data points and market sentiment.
Soymeal futures, on the other hand, have taken a positive turn, showing an upward trend with gains of $2.60 to $3.50 per ton. However, Soy Oil is experiencing a downward spiral, down by 116 points on Thursday, painting a divergent picture of the soy complex.
Insights from USDA’s WASDE Release
The weekly Export Sales report sheds light on old crop soybean sales, totaling 305,257 MT, reaching a 3-week high and aligning with trade estimates. Of notable mention is Mexico, emerging as a significant buyer with a purchase of 172,600 MT. In the realm of meal, sales stand at 187,933 MT for the current marketing year, with an additional 53,429 MT for the next. The bean oil segment makes its mark with sales of 4,308 MT.
The USDA’s WASDE release unveiled a 15 mbu increase in the US carryout for the current marketing year to 340 mbu. This adjustment was propelled by a decreased export forecast. On the global front, changes were minimal, with the carryout tightening marginally by 0.05 MMT to 114.22 MMT. Notably, Brazil and Argentina maintained their production figures (155 MMT and 50 MMT, respectively), contrary to speculations of a lower yield in Brazil. Meanwhile, Paraguay witnessed an augmentation in both production and exports.
Market Snapshot: Soybean Prices
As the market responds to these developments, soybean prices showcase the dynamic nature of commodity trading. May 24 Soybeans stand at $11.63, a decrease of 1 3/4 cents, while Nearby Cash registers at $11.09 3/4, down by 1 1/2 cents. The sentiment extends to Jul 24 Soybeans, priced at $11.76 (a decrease of 2 cents), and Nov 24 Soybeans at $11.67 1/4, down by 2 cents. New Crop Cash lies at $11.04 1/8, down 1 3/8 cents.
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