Soybean and soymeal futures rose after renewed Russia-Ukraine drone attacks halted operations at three major Russian Black Sea grain terminals. Other drivers included the decline in US crop conditions, Chinese buying and El Niño expectations.
Dalian soymeal futures followed CBOT soybeans higher, while spot basis stayed weak.
Lost Black Sea export capacity lifts global demand for other oilseeds and grains, and the decline in US crop ratings adds to upside. Weak spot basis suggests the rally may face correction risk.
After 72 past bullish geopolitics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +2.5%), and -1.0% over 20.
After 34 past bullish geopolitics events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +3.5%), and +1.2% 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.