Soybeans are trading with 5 to 6 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 cents at $10.74 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $1 to $2 in the front months, with. Soy Oil futures up 70 points. ANEC estimates the Brazilian soybean exports at 10.69 MMT for February, down 0.77 MMT from the previous week. More News from Barchart EU import data from the European Commission estimates the country’s soybean import total from July 1 to Feb 22 at 8.11 MMT, down ...

Group 1 - Soybeans are experiencing gains of 3 to 5 ½ cents in morning trading, following Monday's gains of 3 to 5 cents, with open interest increasing by 5,376 contracts [1] - A private export sale of 264,000 MT of soybeans to China was reported by USDA on Tuesday morning [1] - The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price decreased by 4 ¼ cents to $10.45 1/2 [1] Group 2 - The Export Inspections report indicated that 1.136 MMT (41.74 million bushels) of soybeans were shipped in the week of February 5, which is 13.8% lower than the previous week and 3.5% lower than the same week last year [2] - China was the largest destination for soybean shipments, receiving 747,198 MT, followed by Mexico with 92,655 MT and Germany with 57,087 MT [2] - The total marketing year shipments of soybeans since September stand at 23.136 MMT (850 million bushels), which is 34.4% below the same period last year [2] Group 3 - Monthly WASDE data is expected to show no major changes to the US soybean stocks number, estimated at 348 million bushels, compared to 380 million bushels in January [3] - Brazil's soybean production is projected to increase by 1.2 MMT to 179.2 MMT, while Argentina's production is estimated to decrease by 0.4 MMT to 48.1 MMT [3] - As of the publication date, March 26 Soybeans closed at $11.10 3/4, down 4 1/2 cents, while May 26 and July 26 Soybeans also showed slight declines [3]

Soybeans are trading with 25 to 30 cent gains at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 27 cents higher at $10.27 1/2. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $3.80 higher, with Soy Oil futures up 10 to 109 points. A phone call between President Trump and China’s President Xi took place this morning. Among the discussions, according to a post from the President, President Trump was looking to lift the soybean commitments to 20 MMT for the current season, vs. the 12 MMT previous. More News from B ...

Soybeans slipped off the midday highs this week with contracts up 1 to 1 ½ ents in the front months at the close. March was up 16 3/4 cents on the week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 1 1/2 cents higher at $9.90 3/4. Soymeal futures closed Friday with January down 40 cents and other contracts up a dime to $1.80, as March was up $7.70 this week. Soy Oil futures were 15 to 23 points higher on the day, as March was 39 points higher on the week. A private export sale of 198,000 MT of soyb ...

Market Overview - Soybeans are experiencing gains of 2 to 5 ¾ cents at midday, with the national average cash bean price rising by 3 cents to $9.91 [1] - Soymeal futures increased by 30 cents to $1.20, while Soy Oil futures rose by 30 to 40 points [1] Export Data - The USDA reported a private export sale of 198,000 MT of soybeans to unknown destinations [1] - As of January 1, US soybean export sale commitments reached 28.576 MMT, with 29% attributed to the same week in 2024/25, representing 64% of the USDA's export projection [2] - Shipments have decreased by 45% year-over-year to 16.347 MMT, which is 37% of the USDA forecast [2] Auction and Stock Data - Sinograin, a Chinese state stockpiler, announced an auction of 1.1 MMT of imported soybeans for January 13 [2] - The upcoming WASDE report is expected to show 2025/26 soybean ending stocks at 295 million bushels, reflecting a 5 million bushel increase month-over-month [3] Futures Prices - January 26 Soybeans are priced at $10.52 ¾, up 5 ¾ cents; Nearby Cash is at $9.91, up 3 cents; March 26 Soybeans are at $10.64, up 2 ¾ cents; May 26 Soybeans are at $10.75 ¾, up 2 ½ cents [3]

Core Insights - Soybean futures are experiencing gains, with nearby contracts up by 4 to 5 cents and closing up 15 to 18 cents as traders return from holiday markets [1] - China has purchased 10 cargoes of US soybeans for shipment between March and May [2] - Export inspections show soybean shipments at 980,518 MT for the week ending on New Year's Day, a 24.3% increase from the previous week but a 26.7% decrease year-over-year [3] - Export sales for the week ending December 25 were reported at 1.178 MMT, exceeding previous week figures and more than double the same week last year [4] - Speculative traders have reduced their net long positions in soybean futures by 25,841 contracts, bringing the total to 84,562 contracts [5] Group 1: Market Performance - Soybean futures are up, with January 26 closing at $10.47 1/4, March 26 at $10.62, and May 26 at $10.74 1/4, all showing increases [5] - The national average cash bean price rose by 17 1/4 cents to $9.87 1/4 [1] Group 2: Export Activity - China remains the top destination for soybean exports, receiving 397,069 MT, followed by Egypt with 182,553 MT and Taiwan with 74,996 MT [3] - Marketing year shipments have totaled 16.4 MMT, reflecting a 45.3% year-over-year decline [3] Group 3: Speculative Trading - CFTC data indicates a reduction in net long positions among spec traders, suggesting a shift in market sentiment [5]

Market Overview - Soybeans are currently trading with gains of 3 to 4 cents after experiencing losses of 9 to 10 cents in the front months on the previous day [1] - Open interest decreased by 15,996 contracts on Monday, primarily in January contracts which saw a drop of 32,102 contracts ahead of First Notice day [1] - The national average cash bean price is reported at $9.80 3/4, down 8 cents from the previous day [1] Futures Performance - Soymeal futures declined by $2.50 to $4.90 per ton [1] - Soy oil futures increased by 6 to 10 points, supported by a rise in crude oil prices [1] - January 26 soybeans closed at $10.49 1/2, down 9 1/4 cents, while nearby cash was at $9.80 3/4, down 8 cents [4] Export Activity - The USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of soybeans to Egypt on Monday [2] - The Export Inspections report indicated that 750,312 MT of soybeans were shipped in the week of December 25, which is 19.3% lower than the previous week and 54.4% lower than the same week last year [3] - China was the largest destination for soybean exports with 135,417 MT, followed by Egypt with 127,017 MT and Vietnam with 89,227 MT [3] - The total marketing year shipments of soybeans now stand at 15.396 MMT, which is 46.3% below the same period last year [3] Geopolitical Factors - Increased military drills by China around Taiwan are contributing to heightened political tensions between the US and China, which may impact market sentiment [4]

Market Overview - Soybeans are trading with gains of 10 to 12 cents across most contracts as the market prepares for the Thursday holiday [1] - The national average cash bean price is up 10 1/4 cents at $9.90 [1] - Soymeal futures have increased by $3 to $3.30, while soy oil futures are up by 60 to 66 points [1] - The markets will close early today, with the next opening on Friday at 8:30 am CST [1] Export Commitments - USDA has reported export sale commitments for soybeans at 25.778 million metric tons (MMT), which is a decrease of 33% compared to the same period last year as of December 11 [2] - This figure represents 58% of USDA's export projection and is lagging behind the 79% average pace [2] Crop Conditions - Commitment of Traders data indicates that managed money has reduced their net long position by 32,560 contracts, bringing the total to 147,778 contracts for the week ending December 16 [3] - Buenos Aires Grains Exchange data shows that 75.5% of the soybean crop has been planted, which is below the average pace [3] - Condition ratings for the soybean crop are at 67% good/excellent, which is 5 points higher than last year [3] Price Movements - January 26 soybeans are priced at $10.61 3/4, up 10 1/4 cents [3] - Nearby cash soybeans are at $9.90, also up 10 1/4 cents [3] - March 26 soybeans are at $10.75 1/4, up 11 1/2 cents, and May 26 soybeans are at $10.86 1/4, up 12 cents [3]

Market Overview - Soybean contracts showed strength on Tuesday, increasing by 1 to 3 cents, following Monday's gains of 4 to 5.5 cents, indicating bullish sentiment as the holiday week begins [1] - Preliminary open interest decreased by 10,552 contracts, primarily in January, which had 29,199 contracts, ahead of thin holiday trading and options expiration [1] - The national average cash bean price rose by 4.25 cents to $9.83.75 [1] Export Data - USDA reported soybean export shipments at 870,199 MT (31.97 million bushels) for the week ending December 18, which is 7.4% higher than the previous week but 51% lower than the same week in 2024 [2] - China was the leading destination for soybean exports, receiving 386,010 MT, followed by Mexico with 177,758 MT and Germany with 68,599 MT [2] - Cumulative exports for the marketing year 2025/26 are at 14.584 MMT (535.97 million bushels) since September 1, reflecting a 46% decrease compared to the same period last year [2] Sales Data - Export sales data indicated that 1.55 MMT of soybeans were sold in the week of December 4, marking the second-largest total for the marketing year and a 32.2% increase from the same week last year [3] - Soy meal sales were recorded at 275,487 MT, while bean oil bookings reached 1,213 MT [3] Future Expectations - The USDA's Export Sales report for the week of December 11 is anticipated to show soybean sales between 1.8-2.9 MMT, with soy meal sales expected at 275,000-550,000 MT and bean oil sales estimated between 5,000-24,000 MT [4] - Closing prices for January 26 soybeans were $10.53.25, up 4 cents, with nearby cash at $9.83.75, up 4.25 cents [4]

Group 1 - Soybean futures are trading down 1 to 2 1/2 cents, with the national average Cash Bean price at $9.89 1/4, a decrease of 2 ¾ cents [1] - Soymeal futures have decreased by $3.30, while Soy Oil futures remain steady at midday [1] - The USDA reported private export sales of 198,000 MT of soybeans to China and 125,000 MT to unknown destinations [1] Group 2 - ANEC estimates Brazilian soybean exports for December at 3.57 MMT, reflecting a 0.24 MMT increase from the previous week's estimate [2] - January 26 Soybeans are priced at $10.60 1/4, down 2 1/2 cents, while nearby Cash is at $9.89 1/4, down 2 3/4 cents [2] - March 26 Soybeans are at $10.70 1/2, down 1 1/4 cents, and May 26 Soybeans are at $10.81 3/4, also down 1 1/4 cents [2]