【环球财经】芝加哥农产品期价13日涨跌不一

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the mixed performance of corn, wheat, and soybean prices in the Chicago futures market, with corn and wheat experiencing declines while soybean prices saw a slight increase [1][2] - On October 13, the most active December corn contract closed at $4.11 per bushel, down 2.25 cents (0.54%) from the previous trading day, while the December wheat contract fell to $4.97 per bushel, down 1.75 cents (0.35%). In contrast, the November soybean contract rose by 1 cent (0.1%) to $10.08 per bushel [1] - The impressive corn yield in the northern and western Midwest of the U.S. is noted, with December corn futures attempting to hold the support level of $4.105 per bushel, and the next downside target set at $4.05 [1] Group 2 - China continues to seek Brazilian soybeans, reportedly purchasing 2-4 cargo ships of Brazilian soybeans, with estimates indicating that the sowing area in Brazil has reached 14-15% of the planned area [1] - The forecast for U.S. soybean planting area is expected to increase to 87-88 million acres by 2026 due to rising fertilizer costs and crop rotation willingness, while corn planting area may decrease to 92-93 million acres, and wheat planting area is projected to drop by 1-2 million acres to 45-46 million acres [1] - The global grain market is currently characterized by three major themes: record global wheat export supply, significant U.S. corn production with insufficient Midwest inventory, and the impact of U.S.-China trade relations on agricultural markets [2]