Soybean futures traded higher after the May WASDE, with Stewart-Peterson adviser Brian Doherty saying USDA gave a clearer view of soybean demand. The ending stocks figure was well below expectations but within the range of analyst estimates.
A lower-than-expected U.S. soybean carryout supports soybean and meal prices, though the gain was limited because the number sat within the expected range.
After 747 past bullish report events, SOY moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.1%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 414 past bullish report events, SBM moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -2.1% to +2.3%), 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.