Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-16 01:19Group 1: Corn Market - The corn futures for March reached a peak of 2300 CNY/ton, but the overall trend remains weak [4] - On January 12, the China National Grain Reserves Corporation's Jilin branch auctioned nearly 30,000 tons of corn, all sold at a premium. However, on January 15, only 20% of the 16,000 tons auctioned were sold, indicating a significant drop in transaction rate [4] - The Jilin branch plans to auction 71,000 tons on January 16, suggesting that market sentiment is still waiting to be released ahead of the Spring Festival [4] Group 2: Soybean Meal Market - The U.S. biofuel policy has released positive signals, leading to a surge in U.S. soybean oil prices, which in turn boosted soybean prices. However, the supply side of U.S. soybeans is unlikely to provide new positive drivers, shifting focus to demand changes and South American production [19] - As of January 14, 93.9% of Argentina's soybean planting is complete, with a quality rate of 61%, a decrease of 4 percentage points week-on-week. The Buenos Aires province's early soybeans are entering a critical growth stage, requiring soil moisture to maintain yield potential [19] - Recent active trading in imported soybeans and forward soybean meal contracts reflects increased replenishment willingness due to falling meal prices, indicating a structural tightness in the market despite overall ample supply [19] Group 3: Egg Market - The spot price of eggs in major production areas continues to rise, with the average price in Hebei's Guantao at approximately 3.33 CNY/jin, an increase of 0.09 CNY/jin from the previous day [21] - The strong spot price trend is driving near-month contracts higher, but uncertainties remain around the market dynamics before and after the Spring Festival [21] - The expected decline in stock levels is projected to continue into Q1 2026, with an anticipated drop to approximately 1.299 billion birds by April 2026 [21] Group 4: Live Pig Market - The average price of live pigs in major production areas is approximately 12.74 CNY/kg, with stable spot performance and near-month contracts recovering from previous discounts [23] - Data indicates a 0.36% month-on-month increase in breeding stock, while fattening stock decreased by 5.2% [23] - Market sentiment is improving as spot prices rise, with some optimistic producers showing reluctance to sell, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [23]