China's economic growth in 2022 slowed to one of its weakest rates in decades, hit by strict COVID curbs and a property slump. The weak fourth quarter increased pressure on policymakers to introduce more support measures.
Weaker Chinese growth points to softer demand for feed grains and meal, especially if stimulus is slow. Expected stimulus could later lift hog and feed demand.
After 273 past bearish macro events, Soybeans moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.4%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 301 past bearish macro events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and +0.2% 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.