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Argentina's soybean and corn crop estimates get a boost! 🌾📈 The Buenos Aires grain exchange increased its forecast, projecting a soybean crop of 52.5 million tons (up from 52 million) and a corn crop of 56.5 million tons (up from 55 million). Improved rainfall contributed to the increases, but future rains are crucial for sustaining these projections.

Oil prices surge to a two-month high! 🛢️⬆️ WTI crude rose 3% to $77.36 per barrel, fueled by factors such as a significant drop in US crude inventories, a drone attack on a Russian oil refinery, and China's stimulus measures expected to boost energy consumption and aid economic recovery.

US corn export sales dip, while soybean and wheat sales show mixed trends. 🌽🌾 Net corn sales of 954,800mt were -24% from the previous week, but soybean and wheat sales had varied performance. The drought monitor data reveals varying conditions across US regions, with concerns in areas like Corn and Soybean belts.

The US economy experiences rapid growth in Q4 2023! 📈 GDP increased at a 3.3% annualized rate, surpassing expectations. Consumer spending played a significant role, driving overall growth to 2.5% for the entire year. However, concerns linger about the delayed impacts of the Fed's interest rate hikes in 2024. 📊💸