China Progress Sends Grains Higher

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans rallied hard in the overnight session, trading 17 cents higher. During today’s session soybeans rallied even harder. Be aware of possible “buy the rumor, sell the news” trading once a trade deal with China is confirmed. Trump will meet Xi on October 30th. And Canada’s Careny is said to be open to trade talks with Trump, after Trump …

World Agricultural Supply and Demand October 26

Hans SchmitGrains, Softs

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Profit Taking Brings the Grains Lower on Friday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans saw some profit taking after some higher prices this week. Part of the drop today could also be some buy the rumor sell the fact, as it was confirmed that China’s Xi will be attending the APEC Summit. President Trump plans to meet with Japan on Tuesday, South Korea on Wednesday, and China on Thursday next week. The …

The Grains Trade Higher on Wednesday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans traded 4 cents higher in the November contract and slightly higher in the January contract. There continues to be optimism about a deal with China. Soybeans have also been supported by recent strength in soybean meal. It sounds like the US is going to start importing beef from Argentina. While it’s still speculation at this point, that deal …

Wheat Continues to Hold 500, Supported by Strong Exports

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans traded slightly lower today, after a 5 cent gain in the overnight session. After some doubt last week, Trump is expected to meet with Xi at the end of the month. After a long period of back-and-forth trade negotiations Trump and Xi need to find a way to make a deal. Neither China or the US would benefit …

Soybeans and Meal Rally on China Trade Deal Optimism

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans are starting to rally. The higher move today comes after a 9 3/4 cent gain in the overnight session. The US government seems to be putting a bigger emphasis on the China issue, and soybean exports are seeing wider media coverage. There seems to be a lot of optimism towards completing a deal with China. Treasury Secretary Bessent …

Trade Optimism Sends the Grains Higher

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans traded 10 cents higher today, after trading 3 1/2 cents higher in the overnight session. The market seems to be optimistic about a meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi in the next 2 weeks. With US soybeans at a discount to Brazil, there has been talk of China selling of 3.5 mt of reserve soybeans instead of …