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Soybeans closed higher on Friday as hot, dry weather persisted in Brazil, with temperatures in the 90s. Commodity Weather Group warned that heat could expand and cause further yield losses, with significant shares of soybean, first-crop corn and cotton areas at risk.
Heat stress threatening Brazil's soybean and corn crops tightens export supplies and supports global soymeal and soybean prices. The risk of further yield losses adds upward price pressure.
agriculture.comTony DreibusJan 18, 2019After 1,079 past bullish weather events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 453 past bullish weather events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.7%), and +0.5% over 20.
After 1,465 past bullish weather events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 184 past bullish weather events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.9% to +2.4%), and -0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
