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Group 1 - The global soybean market is experiencing a new round of competition, with US soybean futures fluctuating around 1050 cents per bushel [1] - Analysts indicate that the recent stabilization of US soybean prices is supported by purchases from Chinese enterprises, but the focus is shifting to weather conditions in South America's main production areas as 2026 approaches [1][2] - Current favorable weather conditions in Brazil and Argentina have led institutions to raise production forecasts, creating a strong expectation of high yields, which, combined with a lack of new bullish drivers in the US market, suggests that the upward momentum for US soybean prices is not solid [1][2] Group 2 - Domestic soybean meal inventories are currently high, but improved macro sentiment and a pause in state reserves sales before the Spring Festival may support a potential increase in soybean meal futures prices [1] - The supply dynamics for the first quarter indicate that domestic port soybean inventories are expected to decline rapidly in January and February, but effective imports from soybean auctions are likely to fill supply gaps, preventing widespread soybean shortages before the Spring Festival [1][2] - The market is closely monitoring the supply situation before the arrival of new Brazilian soybeans, with uncertainties regarding the harvest and shipping schedule, as well as a potential supply shortage due to a 20 to 25-day customs clearance period [2] Group 3 - Looking ahead, if there are no significant changes in weather conditions in South America's main production areas, US soybean prices are expected to lack upward momentum [3] - If Brazil achieves a production level of 180 million tons, the global soybean cost center will significantly decline, potentially leading to a market dynamic characterized by weakness externally and strength internally [3] - The combination of insufficient arrival volumes in the first quarter and tight supply expectations is supporting the recent strength in soybean meal prices, with market volatility expected to increase significantly from late March to early April as the progress of new Brazilian crops and actual arrival volumes will determine whether supply gaps can be effectively filled [3]