Soybean futures are trading slightly lower after a mixed Tuesday session, with contracts down 2 to 3 cents. Weekly export inspections revealed shipments of 194,904 MT, a decrease of 12.6% from the previous week and 13.5% year-over-year, though marketing year shipments remain 11% higher than last year. Crop progress data indicates 76% of the crop is planted, surpassing the average pace, with 50% emerged, setting the stage for condition reports next week.
Soybean futures are experiencing mild downward pressure, with contracts currently trading 2 to 3 cents lower following a mixed session on Tuesday where most contracts saw slight gains and preliminary open interest increased by 8,893 contracts, indicating heightened market activity. Weekly export inspections for the week ending May 22 were notably weak at 194,904 metric tons, a 12.6% decrease week-over-week and a 13.5% decline compared to the same week last year, which may exert short-term bearish sentiment. In contrast, cumulative marketing year-to-date shipments offer a more positive demand signal, standing at 44.34 million metric tons, an 11% increase over the previous year. On the supply side, U.S. crop progress is generally favorable; as of Sunday, 76% of the soybean crop was planted, surpassing the 68% five-year average, though it slightly missed the average trade estimate of 77%. Crop emergence is also ahead of schedule at 50%, compared to the 40% average, which supports early yield potential ahead of the first official crop condition reports expected next Monday.
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