
Global Times reported that China will significantly increase US soybean imports after the Phase 1 deal is signed, citing a senior Chinese economist at a state think tank. The report is based on comments rather than an official purchase schedule.
Expected higher Chinese demand for US soybeans supports US soybean prices and export flows, though the lack of firm commitments limits near-term price impact.
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 342 past bullish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +2.6%), and +0.6% 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.