Soybean harvesting pressures prices; strong oil demand boosts basis, raising volatility.

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The soybean harvest is progressing beyond expectations, with demand for soybean oil keeping prices firm. Corn and wheat are drawing market attention due to international procurement demand.

Recently, the global agricultural commodity market has continued its volatile trend. Data from the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) shows a divergence in market sentiment for soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, corn, and wheat futures. The rapid progress of U.S. soybean harvesting and a temporary price support due to a decline in Brazilian exports have been countered by harvest expectations, limiting the scope for price increases. Soybean prices have slightly rebounded after four consecutive days of decline, currently at $9.80-1/2 per bushel. Analysts point out that as the harvest season progresses, ample market supply is restraining the upward potential for soybean prices.

In the soybean meal sector, the increasing influx of new soybeans into the market has led to a continuous increase in supply, causing a decrease in the spot basis of soybean meal. As of now, the main contract price of soybean meal is at $302.10 per short ton. Commodity funds have increased their net short positions in soybean meal, reflecting the strong bearish sentiment in the market. Analysts expect that with continued production growth, soybean meal prices are unlikely to see a significant recovery in the short term.

In contrast, the soybean oil market has experienced a price rebound driven by international demand. The steady increase in soybean oil demand across multiple regions, combined with commodity funds increasing long positions, has kept the soybean oil basis at a high level. Currently, the December soybean oil contract is at 42.99 cents per pound. Analysts believe that with robust export demand, soybean oil prices may continue to rise in the short term, but global oil market supply fluctuations need close monitoring.

In the corn and wheat markets, prices have risen together, bolstered by international procurement demand. Recently, South Korea's NOFI has purchased 136,000 tons of feed corn, driving CBOT corn prices up to $4.14 per bushel. Meanwhile, large-scale wheat purchases by Algeria and Jordan have also lifted CBOT wheat prices. The latest data shows commodity funds have increased their net long positions in corn and wheat, indicating optimism in the market for international demand to support prices.

Overall, this week's global grain market is affected by multiple factors, including international procurement demand, position changes, and the progress of the U.S. harvest season. Analysts predict that with further international tendering and harvest data releases, grain futures price volatility will intensify, potentially having a more profound impact on the market in the coming days.

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