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Continued concern surrounding the ongoing drought in Argentina trimming the supply outlook, as well as strong US demand, continues to support Chicago maize and soyabean prices.
Yesterday, Chicago soyabeans (May-23) futures closed at $564.88/t, up $3.77/t from the day before. This is the highest point since June 2022. Chicago maize (May-23) futures closed at $268.80/t, up $3.54/t over the same period. This is the highest point since early-November 2022.
After trims to forecast production for Argentinian soyabeans last week, how much rain falls in Argentina remains a key market driver. Some rain is due over the next week but looks below average for many areas.
Strong demand supported US maize and soyabean markets yesterday too, with the USDA reporting private sales of 150Kt of maize to Columbia and 119Kt of soyabeans to unknown destinations. Weekly export inspections were higher than trade expectations for maize (774.5Kt) and soyabeans (2,075.2Kt) for week ending 12 Jan.
Could we see an uptick today? Well, considering Algeria’s tender purchase yesterday, initially thought between 500-600Kt, traders are optimistic the EU could pick up this demand considering high freight costs from Russia (Refinitiv).
Yesterday too, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia needs to maintain stable food reserves which, if necessary, may restrict exports. With large wheat export forecast for this season, something to consider on whether Russia meet these expectations.
However, as reported yesterday, China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years due to a falling birth rate and large deaths than births last year. Something to consider for future demand.
However today, the contract is reportedly up on wider crude oil and soy oil strength on the factors discussed above, as well as some bargain buying. Could Paris rapeseed follow this today?
Though prices remain to be rising for restaurants and hotels, and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Yesterday, Chicago soyabeans (May-23) futures closed at $564.88/t, up $3.77/t from the day before. This is the highest point since June 2022. Chicago maize (May-23) futures closed at $268.80/t, up $3.54/t over the same period. This is the highest point since early-November 2022.
After trims to forecast production for Argentinian soyabeans last week, how much rain falls in Argentina remains a key market driver. Some rain is due over the next week but looks below average for many areas.
Strong demand supported US maize and soyabean markets yesterday too, with the USDA reporting private sales of 150Kt of maize to Columbia and 119Kt of soyabeans to unknown destinations. Weekly export inspections were higher than trade expectations for maize (774.5Kt) and soyabeans (2,075.2Kt) for week ending 12 Jan.
Wheat easing, but could we see some support today?
US wheat benefited from strong performance of maize especially yesterday. Whereas European wheat futures continue to feel some pressure from competitive Black Sea supplies, leading domestic futures down slightly too.Could we see an uptick today? Well, considering Algeria’s tender purchase yesterday, initially thought between 500-600Kt, traders are optimistic the EU could pick up this demand considering high freight costs from Russia (Refinitiv).
Yesterday too, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia needs to maintain stable food reserves which, if necessary, may restrict exports. With large wheat export forecast for this season, something to consider on whether Russia meet these expectations.
China
Markets too remain optimistic about Chinese demand growth moving forward, with an ease of restrictions and New Year celebrations closing in.However, as reported yesterday, China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years due to a falling birth rate and large deaths than births last year. Something to consider for future demand.
Wider oil complex
Looking to the wider oil and vegetable oil picture, Malaysian palm oil futures (Apr-23) fell 1.5% yesterday, pressuring Paris rapeseed too. Rapeseed prices continue to move closely with wider vegetable oil and oil markets.However today, the contract is reportedly up on wider crude oil and soy oil strength on the factors discussed above, as well as some bargain buying. Could Paris rapeseed follow this today?
Domestic inflation figures
Finally, official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that domestic rate of inflation has eased from 10.7% in November, to 10.5% in December (from a year earlier levels). A fall in this overall headline figure is reportedly down to lower prices for petrol at pumps, clothing, and recreation and culture.Though prices remain to be rising for restaurants and hotels, and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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