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Soybean futures closed sharply lower and fell to their lowest since February 28 as energy and agricultural markets slid and stocks rallied. Traders appeared to expect a ceasefire in Ukraine, so the war premium was leaving the market quickly.
China also plans to release 500,000 tons of soybeans from state reserves.
Easing war-risk premiums and Chinese state reserve releases add supply and reduce the bid for soybeans and meal, pressuring feed ingredient prices lower.
hightowerreport.comHightower ReportMar 30, 2022After 53 past bearish geopolitics events, Soybeans moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.2%), and +1.0% over 20.
After 17 past bearish geopolitics events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.9%), and +0.3% 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.
