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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China is making progress on its commitment to buy U.S. soybeans, hitting the “correct cadence,” with purchases expected to wrap by February 2026 — underscoring ongoing trade commitments and support for farmers.
Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, says the close in soybeans was bearish as it confirmed a head and shoulders top by taking out the neckline at $11.13 and closing below that chart area
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: a bearish head and shoulders pattern has been developing in soybeans over the last two weeks, signaling caution ahead. Cattle futures ripped back higher, erasing roughly half of their recent two-week losses. Tune in for more.
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Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: yesterday’s optimism in corn and wheat gave way to today’s disappointment as prices retreated. Soybeans closed lower for the third consecutive day and are hanging on the edge of a significant inflection point.
Grain markets traded higher early on to start the week but that strength fizzled out and led to a questionable close. More pressure to come, or just a healthy pullback?
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: grain and livestock markets came alive in today’s trade, counter to what many traders may have been expecting. Can the rallies continue when we come back to work on Friday?
Corn, soybeans, and wheat futures traded within their previous day’s ranges on Tuesday, with minimal volatility as markets remained subdued ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: grain markets traded on both sides of unchanged today but finished modestly lower as key technical levels come into play. Cattle futures closed locked limit lower following bearish headlines on Friday. How much more downside is left?