May soft red winter (SRW) wheat (ZWK26) futures on Friday rose 13 1/2 cents to $5.80 1/4, hit a 6.5-month high, and for the week were up 38 1/4 cents. May hard red winter (HRW) (KEK26) wheat futures rose 8 1/2 cents to $5.85 1/4, hit a seven-month high, and on the week were up 31 1/2 cents. The winter wheat futures markets saw technically bullish weekly high closes Friday that suggest some follow-through, chart-based buying early this week. However, these two markets are now short-term overbought, techni ...

Group 1: Soybean Market Insights - March soybean futures increased by 51 cents a bushel, driven by President Trump's comments on increased Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans [1] - March soybean meal reached a six-week high, rising by $10.00 a ton, while March bean oil rose by 1.82 cents a pound [1] - The soybean complex is currently leading daily price movements in the grain futures market, despite some profit-taking pressure from short-term traders [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Reports - The upcoming USDA supply and demand report for February is expected to show minimal changes in U.S. soybean stocks compared to January [5] - Traders are closely monitoring weather conditions in South America, as recent dry weather raises concerns for soybean and corn crops [5][9] - The late-March USDA planting intentions report is anticipated to be a significant data point for grain markets [7] Group 3: Corn Market Developments - March corn futures gained 2 cents a bushel, with profit-taking observed after prices reached a three-week high [8] - The February USDA supply and demand report for corn is expected to show minor changes in U.S. corn stockpiles from January [8] Group 4: Wheat Market Trends - March soft red winter wheat futures declined by 8 1/4 cents, while March hard red winter wheat fell by 13 1/2 cents from the previous week [10]

Soybean futures rose more than 2% after President Trump suggested China may buy an additional 8 million tons of soybeans from the U.S. this season. ...

The spectacular meltdowns in gold (GCJ26) and silver (SIH26) prices on Friday sent spooked commodity bulls to the sidelines. Grains futures traders could not help but keep their eyes glued to that day’s record-setting price downdrafts in gold and silver futures. Silver’s 26% plunge on Friday was the biggest on record, while gold dropped 9% in its worst day in more than a decade. Copper (HGH26) traders were already reeling after a sudden spike past $14,500 a ton that unraveled just as fast. Grain futures ...

Group 1 - Soybean futures are experiencing gains of 12 to 13 cents in the nearby contracts, with May 26 Soybeans at $10.76 1/2 and July 26 Soybeans at $10.88 3/4 [1][2] - The national average Cash Bean price is reported at $9.95, which is 13 1/4 cents lower compared to previous data [1][2] - Soymeal futures are declining by 40 to 70 cents, while Soy Oil futures are increasing by 141 to 144 points [1] Group 2 - Rainfall is anticipated in northern Brazil over the next week, which may slow down the early harvest, while southern Brazil and parts of Argentina are expected to remain drier [2] - The potential meeting between US Trade Representative Greer and Chinese counterparts before April is highlighted, coinciding with President Trump's expected meeting with President Xi [1]

Group 1: Market Overview - Last week saw positive movement for corn and soybean futures, with prices stabilizing after gains earlier in the week [1] - Corn futures are currently trading within a sideways range, while soybeans have rebounded from early January lows [1] Group 2: USDA Supply and Demand Report - The upcoming USDA supply and demand report is expected to influence grain market trading [3] - Analysts predict U.S. corn production for 2025 to be 16.552 billion bushels, down from 16.752 billion in the previous report, with an average yield of 184.00 bushels per acre [3] - U.S. quarterly corn stocks as of December 1 are estimated at 12.962 billion bushels, an increase from 12.075 billion bushels a year prior [3] Group 3: Corn Production and Stocks - Ending stocks for U.S. corn in the 2025-26 marketing year are projected at 1.972 billion bushels, a decrease from 2.029 billion in the December report [4] - The Argentine corn crop for 2025-26 is estimated at 53.63 million metric tons, while Brazil's is projected at 132.46 million metric tons [4] - Global ending stocks for corn are expected to be 279.62 million metric tons, slightly up from 279.15 million metric tons in the previous report [4] Group 4: Soybean Production and Stocks - U.S. soybean production for 2025 is expected to be 4.229 billion bushels, down from 4.253 billion in the November report, with an average yield of 52.7 bushels per acre [5] - U.S. quarterly soybean stocks as of December 1 are estimated at 3.25 billion bushels, an increase from 3.10 billion bushels a year earlier [5] - Ending stocks for U.S. soybeans in the 2025-26 marketing year are projected at 292 million bushels, slightly up from 290 million in the December report [5] Group 5: Wheat Production and Stocks - U.S. wheat quarterly stocks as of December 1 are estimated at 1.636 billion bushels, an increase from 1.573 billion bushels a year prior [6] - Ending stocks for U.S. wheat in the 2025-26 marketing year are projected at 896 million bushels, down from 901 million in the December report [6] - Global ending stocks for wheat are expected to be 275.95 million metric tons, up from 274.87 million metric tons in the previous report [6]

Group 1 - Soybean futures experienced a decline on Friday, with front months down by 3 to 4.5 cents, while January futures increased by 9.5 cents [1] - The national average Cash Bean price rose by 4 cents to $9.88 1/2 [1] - Soymeal futures decreased by $0.50 per ton, although January futures maintained a weekly gain of $6.10 [1] - Soy Oil futures fell by 30 to 35 points, with January futures up by 82 points for the week [1] Group 2 - Government reports were delayed due to a holiday, with the next Export Sales report scheduled for release on Wednesday for the week ending 12/18 [2] - Thinner trading volumes contributed to limited market movement as the week closed [2] Group 3 - On January 26, Soybeans closed at $10.58 3/4, down 4.5 cents, while Nearby Cash was at $9.88 1/2, down 4 cents [3] - March 26 Soybeans closed at $10.72 1/2, down 4 cents, and May 26 Soybeans closed at $10.84 1/4, down 3.25 cents [3]

Group 1 - Soybean futures are experiencing a decline of 4 to 6 cents at midday following the Christmas holiday, while the national average Cash Bean price has increased by 5.75 cents to $9.86 [1] - Soymeal futures remain steady with most contracts unchanged within 50 cents, whereas Soy Oil futures have decreased by 37 points [1] - USDA reports indicate that export sale commitments for soybeans are at 25.778 million metric tons (MMT), representing a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year as of December 11, which is 58% of USDA's export projection and below the 79% average pace [2] Group 2 - January 26 Soybeans are priced at $10.57 1/2, down 5.75 cents, while Nearby Cash is at $9.86, also down 5.75 cents [2] - March 26 Soybeans are at $10.71, down 5.5 cents, and May 26 Soybeans are at $10.82 3/4, down 4.75 cents [2]

Trade Agreements and Market Reactions - The Trump administration is considering withdrawing from the USMCA, causing uncertainty in North American trade [2][3] - Soybean futures dropped 0.93% to 1,109.04 USd/Bu, influenced by USMCA concerns and China's slow soybean purchase commitments [3] - Agricultural groups are advocating for a 16-year extension of USMCA to stabilize markets [2] Regulatory Environment and Corporate Impact - The European Commission fined Elon Musk's X €120 million ($140 million) for breaching online content rules, potentially provoking U.S. tariff threats [4] - Alphabet faced a €2.95 billion ($3.44 billion) fine in September, which led to a 4% decline in its stock price [4] - Analysts warn that tariffs could negatively impact multinational earnings and increase production costs for domestic importers [5] Economic Policies and Market Performance - The Trump administration's rollback of fuel economy standards positively affected automakers like GM, Ford, and Stellantis, with stock gains of less than 2% for GM and Ford, and 4% for Stellantis [6][7] - The DRC–Rwanda Peace & Mining Agreement could generate annual revenue streams of $2.5-4.2 billion for U.S. companies, despite concerns over local benefits [8] Market Overview - On December 5, 2025, the U.S. stock market showed modest gains, with the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high, attributed to lower-than-expected inflation and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts [9][10] - European markets were mixed, while Asian markets displayed caution, indicating global investor uncertainty [10]

Market Trends - Soybean futures in Chicago experienced a rise for the third consecutive session [1] - Speculation surrounds a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping in the coming weeks [1]