It is official. Inflation is back. But not everywhere. Food inflation is on the decline. All three major crops, Soybean, Wheat, and Corn have declined substantially. Bearish sentiments rings loud across agri with ample supplies combined with solid harvest expectations.
Among crops, corn has fared best. Its prices have not declined as much. Corn outlook is...
Introduction to Corn Futures (CBOT)
Corn Futures, central to the commodities market, are traded on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). These futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell 5,000 bushels of corn, providing traders with a mechanism to hedge against price changes or to be exposed to future price movements in the agricultural...
A further retracement lower is still in play. A reversal on Friday may turn out to be only a manipulation. The move higher might only be to fill up the gap at 4300 area before continuing lower. 4200 is the area where price should be next week. Expecting a consolidation in this area before the next move higher. Overall still bullish until proven otherwise.
Grain markets have flatlined to start the week as the lack of new news has kept buyers and sellers at bay. These are the technicals we are watching that could change that.
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Corn
Technicals (May)
May corn futures were able to gain some ground yesterday, but it...
In today's video I just go over some of my general thoughts about the corn market and some of its current technical and fundamental factors that I believe are driving the market. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more! :)
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As April unfolds, investors and traders in the corn futures market find themselves at a critical juncture marked by seasonal trends and heightened volatility. Historically, April has been a period of growth in corn prices, driven by various factors including planting intentions, weather conditions, and demand patterns. However, the current landscape presents a...
Still with a view that a further retracement is possible to the 4280 area. However the overall theme is still bullish. Depending on volatility, the price might consolidate at this area before going higher.
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures declined for a second straight session on Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rated the winter crop at its highest early spring level in five years.
-The market was also pressured by crop-boosting rains forecast for the southern U.S. Plains wheat belt and by limited U.S. export demand due to cheaper...
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures rebounded on Wednesday after two sessions of losses as technical buying and short covering lifted the market.
CBOT May soft red winter wheat ended 10-3/4 cents higher at $5.56 a bushel. The benchmark contract fell to a one-week low early in the session but found technical chart support at its 20-day moving...
Multiple support levels have been breached, accompanied by the formation of a FVG (Fair Value Gap) pattern, along with the appearance of a Double Maru Sell signal. Consequently, we anticipate the price to likely retest the Resistance level before initiating a downward movement.
Furthermore, a reversal signal has been identified in the candlestick pattern,...
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures fell on Monday as traders expected the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to report the strongest winter crop ratings in eight years in a weekly report due for release later in the day.
Wheat futures were also pressured by large global stocks and limited U.S. export demand as rival suppliers are offering their...
From a technical standpoint, prices have consolidated into a bull flag consolidation pattern since 14 March, breaking out of the flag resistance (orange trend channel) yesterday, albeit with normal volume. This localised breakout coupled with the breakout of the long-term parabolic bowl accumulation pattern at 4,150, a pattern forming since July 2023, signalled a...
I think FCPO has found a support last Friday. Price failed to continue lower instead there is a strong push to the upside. It is also align with the support area created in March. A push higher will probably target 4244. Once the resistance line have been breached then 4280 should be a new target.
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended lower on Monday, pressured by generally favorable U.S. weather for planting and a setback in crude oil futures as worries eased about escalating tensions in the Middle East.
-Corn sometimes follows trends in crude oil due to its role as the main U.S. feedstock for ethanol fuel.
-CBOT May corn settled down 4 cents at...
-Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday to their lowest closing in over two weeks, weighed down by lacklustre global demand and weaker crude as traders shrugged off data indicating tightening inventories.
-Market got some support from the resumption of Chinese palm oil buying on Friday but other destinations were lacking charm.
Soybeans
Technicals (May)
May soybean futures had a strong close on Friday, finishing back at resistance from 1170-1175. An impressive showing considering prices traded down to 1151 in Thursday’s trade. The Bulls want to see consecutive closes back above 1170-1175 to put the ball back in their court. A failure to do so could keep sellers active. If the Bulls can...
Wheat
Technicals (May)
May wheat futures are under some minor pressure to start the week and are flirting with our pivot pocket from 550-555. If the Bulls fail to defend this pocket on a closing basis, we could see additional pressure come into the market with the next downside target coming in from 537-540.
Bias: Neutral/Bullish
Resistance: 573 1/2-575, 595...
Corn Futures
Technicals (May)
May corn futures had a strong close on Friday with the uncertainty of what could happen geopolitically over the weekend. The "worst case scenario" was avoided which has most markets trading in a calmer manner to start the week. Looking at the technical landscape, the market is still very rangebound with prices lingering near the...
