
Fern urges supporters to back a new EU law against global deforestation ahead of a European Commission consultation running from 14 January to 25 February 2019. The Commission plans a Communication in the second quarter of 2019.
Fern argues regulation is needed for products and the financial sector.
A potential EU regulation on deforestation-linked imports could eventually tighten access for soy and other feed inputs, but no binding measure exists yet, so near-term price impact is minimal.
After 356 past bullish policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.2% to +2.3%), and -0.9% over 20.
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