Wheat Futures Decline as US Harvest Progresses and Russian Production Outlook Improves
Wheat futures decline as U.S. harvest progresses and Russian grain production outlook improves. The USDA reports 76% of the U.S. winter wheat crop harvested, while global wheat stockpiles are forecasted to rise. Amidst changing agricultural dynamics, extreme weather conditions are impacting production strategies.
Uber’s Weak Forecast Leads to Stock Market Volatility
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Wheat Futures Drop on Favorable Conditions for U.S. Winter Crop
Wheat futures dropped due to favorable conditions for the U.S. winter crop, with significant rain in Oklahoma and Texas. Spring wheat and corn planting is underway, while soybean futures were lower as Brazil’s harvest continues. Offshore soybean and grain inspections were also down according to a USDA report.
Mixed Day for Commodities in the Market
On Monday, March 25, 2024, the market saw a mixed day for commodities, with soybeans closing up 16¢, while May corn and wheat closed mostly in the red. The Grain Market Insider newsletter by Stewart-Peterson Inc. noted that soybeans ended the day higher despite weakness in both corn and wheat. Prices were lower overnight but rallied into the close, with main support coming from higher soybean oil, aided by Malaysian palm oil. Additionally, Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist for StoneX, highlighted the upcoming release of the quarterly grain stocks and planting intentions survey results by the USDA, known for their surprises, especially the stocks reports. Suderman also noted the transition of managed money away from massive short positions in the grain and oilseed complex, as well as the focus on weather risks and rising risks of reinflation.
USDA Corn Futures Report
USDA’s outlook for domestic ending stockpiles came in above trade expectations, impacting corn, soybean, and wheat futures. Speculators increased net short positions on soybeans, while reducing bearish positions in corn and wheat.
Agricultural Market Sees Notable Movements in Corn, Wheat, and Soybeans
On Friday, January 19, 2024, the agricultural market saw some notable movements, with corn and wheat closing in the green while soybeans slipped into the red. March corn ended the day up 1½¢, CBOT wheat up 7¾¢, and KC wheat…