Soybeans extend gains as Chinese purchases stir hopes of U.S.-China deal

After 696 past bullish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.9%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Sep 13, 2019Soybeans extend gains after big Chinese purchase fuels trade hopes | Financial Post+1.1%
• Mar 4, 2020Soybeans rise on hopes for export demand, financial market gains | Financial Post-2.2%
• Aug 14, 2019Soybean prices rise on U.S.-China trade hopes | Financial Post-1.9%
• Oct 23, 2019Soybeans pare gains after surge on China demand prospects | Financial Post-1.7%
• Sep 17, 2020Soybeans at 27-month high on Chinese demand, corn dips | Financial Post+0.3%

After 480 past neutral trade events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Sep 13, 2019China's soybean purchase keeps rally alive+3.9%
• Dec 14, 2019Factbox: A lot of soy, a little rice - China's historical U.S. agricultural purchases+4.2%
• Oct 11, 2019Day 1 of U.S.-China trade talks ends with hopes for limited deal+2.8%
• May 19, 2023Chicago commodity futures roil as U.S. debt ceiling talks halt | Financial Post+6.7%
• Apr 27, 2021US-China phase one tracker: China’s purchases of US goods - WITA+4.7%

After 206 past neutral trade events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.6%), and +0.5% over 20.

• Sep 13, 2019Soybeans extend gains after big Chinese purchase fuels trade hopes | Financial Post+2.2%
• Sep 17, 2020Soybeans at 27-month high on Chinese demand, corn dips | Financial Post-0.8%
• Jun 1, 2026Explainer: What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade?-2.6%
• Dec 15, 2023US wheat recovery stalls on lack of Chinese purchases | Stock Journal | SA+2.0%
• Sep 24, 2025Soybeans ease to nearly 6-week low on harvest pressure, lack of China demand - Markets - Business Recorder-0.9%