Soybeans Market Overview The soybean market was quiet last week due to the combination of the Chinese New Year and the spreading coronavirus. The Dalian futures market was closed as the Chinese celebration of the Lunar New year extended from last Friday through this morning’s open. In fact, today’s trade featured no night session for the Dalian exchange. On the demand side, China is out of the market with crushers scared to take any position, given the potential for decreases in soyoil and soymeal demand due to the virus. China has set up a quarantine that forbids citizens in many Chinese cities from taking public transportation etc. This has lowered Chinese consumption significantly at a time when the...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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