【环球财经】芝加哥农产品期价2日全线下跌

Core Viewpoint - The Chicago futures market for corn, wheat, and soybeans experienced a widespread decline on January 2, 2023, driven by multiple factors including seasonal selling and anticipated record harvests in South America [1] Group 1: Market Performance - On January 2, 2023, the most actively traded corn contract for March 2026 closed at $4.38 per bushel, down 2.75 cents or 0.62% from the previous trading day [1] - The March 2026 wheat contract closed at $5.07 per bushel, down 0.5 cents or 0.1% [1] - The March 2026 soybean contract closed at $10.46 per bushel, down 1.75 cents or 0.17% [1] Group 2: Contributing Factors - The sell-off in the Chicago agricultural market was influenced by the beginning of the new year and the selling pressure from managed funds [1] - Anticipated record soybean harvests in South America and a slowdown in Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans have put pressure on grain prices [1] - U.S. farmers sold some grains due to a transitional assistance plan for corn, soybean, and wheat growers being lower than expected, along with tax-related reasons [1] Group 3: Additional News - The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration recently announced a significant reduction in the anti-dumping duties for several Italian pasta companies, which may lead to lower import tariffs on related products [1] - In South America, Brazil is expected to begin soybean harvesting in 2-3 weeks, with forecasts indicating a record production of over 180 million tons [1][2]