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🌱📉 Soybean Futures Fall | Brazil Rains, China-EU Tariffs, Oil Price Drop, and Biofuel Expansion

Hey everyone! 👋 We’ve got a lot to unpack today with sharp declines in soybean futures, upcoming rains in Brazil, and escalating trade tensions between China and the EU. Plus, we’ll cover falling oil prices and exciting biofuel developments in Brazil. Let’s dive in! 🚀👇

📉 Soybean Futures Take a Hit

On Tuesday, Nov24 soybean futures fell nearly 18 cents per bushel, losing half of the gains made over the past five weeks:

Uncertainty around China’s fiscal stimulus appears to be the driving factor behind the sell-off. Traders are glued to any news about stimulus measures.

Adding to the pressure, a wide-open US harvest forecast and expected rains in Brazil next week have kept traders cautious.

🌧️ Rains Set to Return to Brazil Next Week

Both the Euro and GFS weather models are predicting the return of Brazil’s wet season next week, which could accelerate soybean planting:

Brazil’s planting has been delayed due to hot and dry conditions, but the arrival of rain should help ensure proper emergence and reduce the risk of replanting.

The growing season is still young, with November through January being key months for both the market and weather conditions in Brazil. 🌱

🌍 China Retaliates Against EU Tariffs on EVs

In response to the EU’s recent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China announced a series of retaliatory measures:

Tariffs on gasoline-powered cars with large engines from the EU are under consideration.

Starting Friday, China will impose a 39% tariff on brandy imports from the EU.

China also raised concerns over US policy targeting Chinese semiconductors and smart car software, with a 50% tariff on Chinese semiconductors set to be implemented next year. 🛠️

🛢️ Oil Prices Drop on Ceasefire Hopes

Oil prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, with WTI crude falling 4.6% to $73.57 per barrel:

A potential ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel contributed to the decline.

While oil prices surged 8% last week due to Middle East tensions, analysts now believe Israel may target military and intelligence sites rather than oil facilities in future strikes.

🏭 Brazil to Build World’s Largest Soy Oil-Based Biofuel Plant

Brazilian energy company Grupo Potencial will invest $109 million to create the world’s largest soy oil-based biofuel plant:

The plant will increase annual biodiesel production capacity by 80% to 428 million gallons.

Construction will begin in 2025 and is expected to be completed by 2026.

This investment comes as Brazil's government prepares to sign a bill increasing the biodiesel blend in diesel fuel. 🔋

🚜 USDA Reports Flash Sale of Soybeans

The USDA reported a flash sale of 166,000mt (6 million bushels) of soybeans to China for the 2024/2025 marketing year:

Despite the sale, US soybean export commitments for the current marketing year are the third worst in the last ten years.

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