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Market position fluctuations spark sentiment; corn shorts rise, soybean and wheat demand varies.

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11-08

Agricultural futures fluctuations heat up market sentiment; corn shorts rise, while soybean and wheat demand varies, influenced by basis and international tenders.

On Friday (November 8), the major agricultural commodity futures markets saw fluctuations in positions for corn, soybeans, and wheat, drawing widespread market attention. Data shows that short positions in corn continue to increase, reflecting a cautious attitude towards its future pricing; soybean positions are steadily rising, indicating investors' focus on the balance of supply and demand; the wheat market is complex, and investor sentiment is more cautious. Several international demand signals suggest that the prices of these agricultural products will be supported by fluctuations in the basis and international tender activities.

For corn, the basis in the U.S. Midwest has increased with growing demand from processors and storage facilities. The 120,000 tons of corn orders reported by the USDA and Algeria's tender demand show support for the future corn market. The corn basis in the Gulf of Mexico remains steady, reflecting strong market demand.

The soybean market is driven by the demand for vegetable oil, with Chicago Board of Trade soybean prices reaching a one-month high. Although barge freight rates in the Gulf of Mexico have decreased, the cash basis in the U.S. Midwest remains stable to rising, suggesting strong crushing demand. Internationally, soybean oil demand is robust, especially with U.S. soybean oil prices reaching a four-month high.

In the soybean meal market, spot prices are supported by livestock demand, with low price levels stabilizing demand. Although price volatility hasn't significantly boosted demand, weekly sales of soybean meal meet expectations. CBOT soybean meal futures have slightly declined, but overall market sentiment is stable.

The wheat market is affected by weather factors, with drought in the U.S. Midwest easing, but stress from drought in the Black Sea region, Australia, and Argentina remains. Bulk purchasing activities in Korea and Japan provide short-term support for the wheat market. Overall, demand has a supportive effect on wheat prices.

Overall, the rising international demand for soybeans, soybean oil, and other products, combined with basis fluctuations, may continue to push up these agricultural product prices.

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