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Economist Paul Aho said China may resume buying US soybeans under a deal reportedly close, but China will likely never return to its former purchase levels. He noted China now relies more on Latin American suppliers, and US soybean exports to the EU more than doubled in 2018-19.
Structural loss of Chinese market share caps the long-term demand upside for US soybeans and soymeal, though a deal could provide some near-term support.
feedstrategy.comRoy GraberMar 6, 2019After 803 past bearish trade events, Soybeans moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 384 past bearish trade events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and -0.5% 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.
