Soybeans are trading with 10 to 12 cents across most contracts on Wednesday, as the market gets prepped for the Thursday Holiday.  The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 10 1/4 cents higher at $9.90. Soymeal futures are trading with gains of $3 to $3.30, as Soy Oil futures are up 60 to 66 points. The markets will close early today with the next open on Friday at 8:30 am CST. USDA has export sale commitments for soybeans at 25.778 MMT, which is down 33% from the same period last year as of 12/1 ...

Soybeans are showing strength on Tuesday, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents as bulls were in a jollier mood to start the holiday week. Preliminary open interest dropped 10,552 contracts, mostly in the January (29,199 contracts) ahead of thin Holiday trade, options expiration on Friday and first notice day next Wednesday.  The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 1/4 cents higher at $9.83 3/4. Soymeal futures were 50 cents to $1 higher on Monday. Soy O ...

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]

Soybeans are trading with Monday AM losses of 3 to 6 cents. Futures posted gains of 4 to 6 ¼ cents across the nearby contracts on Friday, with January up 12 ¾ cents on the short week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 6 1/2 cents higher at $10.65 ½. Soymeal futures were down $1.70 to $3.60, with December down 70 cents on the day. Soy Oil futures were 87 to 10 points higher, with December rallying 150 points on the short week. There were 147 deliveries issued against December soybean meal o ...

Market Overview - Soybean prices decreased by 3 to 5 cents in the nearby contracts on Monday morning, while futures closed higher on Friday with gains of 1 to 2.5 cents in the front months [1] - January soybean futures posted a 0.5 cent gain for the week, despite being 44.5 cents lower than the previous week's high [1] - Open interest fell by 4,841 contracts on Friday, primarily in January contracts [1] Price and Production Data - The national average cash price for soybeans increased by 2.75 cents to $10.52.75 [1] - Soymeal futures rose by $1 to $2.30, while December soymeal dropped $7.40 for the week [1] - Soy oil futures decreased by 33 to 40 points, with December posting an 11 point gain from the previous Friday [1] Trade Developments - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins indicated that a deal between the U.S. and China regarding 12 million metric tons (MMT) of soybean commitments is expected to be finalized this week or next [2] Speculative Positions - Commitment of Traders data revealed that soybean speculators held a net short position of 353 contracts as of October 7, reflecting a reduction of 38,359 contracts in the net short position during that week [3] Crushing and Stock Data - The USDA's monthly Fats & Oils report indicated that 198 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in August, marking a record for that month and an 18.19% increase compared to the previous year, although it was down 3.48% from July [4] - Soybean oil stocks were reported at 1.79 billion pounds, down 4.62% from the end of July but up 9.71% year-over-year [4] Brazilian Crop Status - AgRural estimates that 81% of the Brazilian soybean crop has been planted as of Thursday, trailing behind last year's planting pace of 86% [4]

Core Insights - Soybean futures experienced a decline of 8 to 11 cents in the front months, with a closing drop of 2 to 4 cents on Tuesday as traders reacted to Chinese purchases [1][2] - The USDA reported a total of 792,000 MT of soybeans sold to China, with additional reports indicating that China purchased at least 14 cargoes, potentially reaching 20 cargoes [2] - The USDA's Crop Progress report indicated that 95% of the US soybean crop has been harvested, slightly behind the average pace of 96% [3] Market Performance - Soybean futures closed lower, with January 26 closing at $11.53 1/2 (down 3 3/4 cents), March 26 at $11.60 1/4 (down 3 cents), and May 26 at $11.67 1/4 (down 2 3/4 cents) [3] - The national average Cash Bean price decreased by 4 cents to $10.80 3/4 [1] Crop Estimates - Brazil's soybean crop is estimated at 177.7 MMT, reflecting a reduction of 0.8 MMT from previous estimates [3]

Group 1 - Soybean futures are experiencing slight fractional gains, with recent contracts down 1 to 3 cents and open interest increasing by 7,135 contracts [1] - The national average cash bean price decreased by 2.5 cents to $10.53 1/4, while soymeal futures fell by $2.00 to $3.10, and soy oil futures rose by 41 to 54 points [1] - Brazil's November soybean export total is estimated at 4.26 million metric tons, reflecting an increase of 0.49 million metric tons from previous estimates [3] Group 2 - A Reuters survey anticipates a drop in soybean yield by 0.4 bushels per acre to 53.1 bushels per acre, with total output expected to decrease by 35 million bushels to 4.266 billion bushels [2] - Recent soybean closing prices include $11.13 1/4 for November 25, down 2 3/4 cents, and $11.27 1/4 for January 26, also down 2 3/4 cents [3]

Group 1 - Soybean futures are experiencing losses of 12 to 16 cents across most contracts, following gains of 16 to 21 cents on the previous day [1] - Open interest increased by 9,867 contracts, indicating new buying activity [1] - Export inspections reported 965,063 MT of soybeans shipped in the week ending October 30, a decrease of 16.8% from the previous week and 58.3% year-over-year [1] Group 2 - The estimated US soybean yield is 53.6 bpa, reflecting a reduction of 0.3 bpa from the previous month [2] - The total marketing year shipments of soybeans have reached 7.78 MMT, representing a 40% decline year-over-year [1] - Nearby cash soybean prices increased by 21 cents to $10.56 1/4, while futures for November, January, and March also showed slight increases before current declines [2]

Group 1 - Soybean futures experienced a volatile trading session with losses of 3 to 5 cents, while the nearby contracts closed with gains of 10 to 14 cents [1] - November soybeans averaged a closing price of $10.32 throughout October, influenced by a recent price rally [2] - Following a meeting between Trump and Xi, China committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons (MMT) of soybeans for the current year and 25 MMT annually for the next three years [3] Group 2 - Tariffs on US agricultural goods are anticipated to be lifted, enhancing the competitiveness of US products in the market [3] - The preliminary open interest for soybeans decreased by 15,262 contracts, indicating ongoing liquidation ahead of the first notice day [1] - The national average cash bean price increased by 13.75 cents to $10.26.25 [1]

Group 1: Soybean Market Overview - Soybean prices increased by 3 to 4 cents in the Friday morning session, with futures gaining 4 to 5 cents on Thursday due to slight product value strength [1] - The national average Cash Bean price rose by 4 1/4 cents to $9.36, while Soymeal futures increased by 50 cents to $1.00, and Soy Oil was up 7 to 15 points in the nearby contracts [1] - November soybean futures averaged $10.15 thus far, down from $10.54 in February but up from $10.03 in the previous year's fall price [1] Group 2: China and Brazilian Soybean Purchases - There are indications that China is delaying purchases of Brazilian soybeans due to high premiums, which is typical as Brazil's stocks are low before new supplies arrive in January/February [3] - Brazilian exports have been increasing to compensate for the reduced Chinese buying from the US, suggesting that China may need to utilize state reserves if they continue to avoid US soybeans [3] Group 3: Soybean Futures Closing Prices - As of November 25, Soybeans closed at $10.10 3/4, up 4 1/4 cents, with nearby cash at $9.36, also up 4 1/4 cents [4] - January 26 Soybeans closed at $10.28 1/2, up 4 1/4 cents, and March 26 Soybeans closed at $10.43 3/4, up 4 cents [4]