
China unexpectedly cut its seven-day reverse repo rate and benchmark loan prime rates to support growth. The one-year LPR fell to 3.35% and the five-year LPR to 3.85%.
The move followed weaker-than-expected second-quarter GDP, which grew 0.7% quarter on quarter.
Weak Chinese growth and easing signal softer demand for imported feed grains and meal, which is bearish for those markets. A weaker yuan also raises the local-currency cost of imports, which can slow buying.
After 273 past bearish macro events, Soybeans moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.4%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 398 past bullish macro events, Chinese Yuan (CNY per USD) moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.5%), and +0.0% 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.