The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, February 18, 2025 May Soybeans (Daily) Today, May Soybeans settled at 10.48 ¼, down 7 ¼ cents. Volume was high at just over 111,000 contracts traded, setting a new volume high for May futures. The close pushed prices back below the 5- …
Chart of the Day – November Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Wednesday, February 12, 2025 November Soybeans (Daily) November Soybeans closed down 11 ½ cents on Monday, settling at 10.44. Last week prices tested the 200-day moving average (purple line, roughly 10.72 last week, 10.69 today) and have since pulled back some. The 5- …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, February 4, 2025 March Soybeans (Daily) Today, March Soybeans closed at 10.75, up 16 ¾. That’s the best close since October 3rd. The threat of tariffs have caused a bit of whiplash over the past few days, causing a 16 ½ cents …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Wednesday, January 29, 2025 March Soybeans (Daily) March Beans closed up 15 ½ cents on Wednesday, settling at 10.60 ½. Volume of almost 120,000 was decent, but today was also one of the lowest volume days of the month, so far. You can …
Mind the gap in soybean meal
March soybean meal gapped lower Thursday, January 23, on news that Argentina lowered export taxes starting Monday, January 27, and continuing through June. With two crops per year, Argentina’s soybean harvest period can begin as early as late February and extend into June. Above: Daily March 2025 Soybean chart, courtesy of CQG Above: Daily March 2025 Soybean Meal chart, courtesy …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, January 21, 2025 March Soybeans March Beans started the 1st session of a new presidency by rallying some 33 ¼ cents to close at 10.67 ¼. From what I’ve been able to glean from the news articles coming across my screens today, …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, January 9, 2025 March Soybeans March Soybeans closed up 4 ½ cent today, settling at 9.99. Tomorrow at 11 AM will be the January WASDE release. Typically, this report adds volatility to the market and is one that is widely watched and …
Chart of the Day – March Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity March Soybeans March Soybeans closed down ½ cent today, settling at 997 1/4. Trade did dip below the 10-day moving average during the overnight trade (994 ½) but buyers resurfaced after the day session opened and the market worked up off the low …
Why I Believe Soybeans Are Going Higher
In my opinion, the future looks promising for soybeans, with multiple factors indicating a bullish trend for this important commodity. First, the global demand for soybeans continues to rise, particularly driven by the need for animal feed and plant-based proteins. As countries, especially in Asia, look to expand their meat production, soybeans will remain a key ingredient in animal feed, …
SPECIAL REPORT: CORN AND BEAN HEDGES 1ST QUARTER 2025
Soybean prices in 2024 collapsed on increased global production amid reduced demand for US origin that saw China increase their dependency on Brazilian origin leaving the US as a second or third port of origin for meaningful export. US exports into China hit a four-year low this past year per USDA. As of this post bean prices are down 25 …