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A White House fact sheet on about $17 billion in Chinese agricultural purchases lifted corn and soybean futures sharply on Sunday night and Monday, with July corn rallying to $4.81. The rally faded as traders questioned the quantities and commodities involved.
Cattle futures then dropped sharply, especially feeders, ahead of Memorial Day.
A large announced China purchase program supports corn and soybean demand, but unclear volumes and commodity mix limited the price response. Feed buyers should watch for confirmed export sales that could firm grain and meal prices.
americanagnetwork.comJesse AllenMay 23, 2026After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.
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.
After 121 past bearish trade events, Live Cattle moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.6% to +0.8%), and -0.3% over 20.
After 87 past bearish trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -3.2% to +1.9%), and +1.1% 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.
