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Soybeans hit a four-year low amid record U.S. crop forecast

Soybeans took a sharp fall, with prices hitting their lowest point since September 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a forecast predicting a record soybean production, which has sent shockwaves through the market. Greater supply, when meeting a comparatively lower demand, typically leads to an expected drop in prices. The Chicago Board of Trade’s (CBOT) most active soybean contract, ZS1!, dropped by 16-1/2 cents. This decline in soybean prices highlights the market’s reaction to the USDA’s projection of a record-breaking for this year’s crop. Such a high supply forecast has raised concerns about oversupply in the market, leading to a drop in prices. Read more to find out about the soft commodities market here.

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As the markets adjust to these developments, soybean prices are likely to remain under pressure due to the expected record supply, while corn could see support from the reduced acreage. Wheat may experience volatility, influenced by global competition and European crop conditions. Traders will need to stay alert to any changes in these factors that could shift market dynamics.

Publication date:

2024-08-19 07:53:23 (GMT)

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