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🌾📊 Agricultural Highlights: USDA Report, Fund Positions, Climate-Friendly Farming, and Ukrainian Aid Resistance 🌱🌐

🇺🇸🌾 USDA Report Insights:
Friday's USDA report brought limited changes, with increased estimates for US corn and wheat exports due to robust export sales. The US soybean balance sheet remained unchanged. Brazil's soybean production estimate was revised to 161 million metric tons (mmt) from the previous 163 mmt, while last year's crop saw a 2 mmt upward revision to 160 mmt. The Brazilian corn production estimate remained steady at 129 mmt. Argentina's corn and soybean crop estimates were unchanged.

📈🌽 Fund Positions in Corn Market:
Large money managers reduced their net short position in the corn market, according to the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders data. During the week ending December 5, "the funds" were net buyers of 55,000 contracts of corn and 24,000 contracts of SRW wheat. However, funds were net sellers of 33,000 contracts of soybeans.

🌍🤝 US-UAE Collaboration for Climate-Friendly Farming:
The US and the United Arab Emirates are jointly promoting climate-friendly farming through the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate. With funding exceeding $17 billion, the initiative, established in 2021, focuses on expanding agricultural research, implementing sustainable farming practices, and reducing methane emissions. Partners include Google, Bunge, and The Nature Conservancy.

🇺🇦💰 Challenges in Ukrainian Aid Proposal:
Efforts to provide additional US aid to Ukraine face resistance, especially among Republicans. Support is waning, and Republicans are seeking modifications to immigration and border policies as a condition for funding. Democrats remain committed to open border policies and view funding for Ukraine as crucial to prevent potential catastrophic consequences.

🚢🌾 USDA Flash Sales to China and Unknown Destinations:
USDA reported flash sales, including 136,000 metric tons (5 million bushels) of soybeans to China, 110,000 metric tons (4 million bushels) of soft red winter wheat to China, and 165,000 metric tons (6 million bushels) of corn to unknown destinations, further highlighting global trade dynamics.

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🌾🌍 Agricultural Insights: Interest Rates and Emissions, Brazil's Crop Projections, USDA Reports, Argentine Soybeans, and US Export Sales 🌱📊

🏦 Rabobank's Emission-Linked Interest Rates:
Rabobank may increase interest rates for farmers and rural businesses if they fail to meet greenhouse gas emission targets. Offering sustainability-linked loans, the bank encourages clients to achieve specific emission goals, with successful efforts resulting in interest rate discounts. Rabobank believes most farmers can control emissions with the right tools.

🇧🇷 Brazil's Adjusted Crop Projections:
The Brazilian government, through CONAB, has reduced its soybean estimate to 160.2 million tons, citing unfavorable planting conditions. This adjustment, down from the previous projection of 162.4 million tons, still represents a 4% increase from the last season's crop. The corn estimate was also revised down to 118.5 million tons, a 10% decline from the previous season.

🌽🌱 USDA Crop Production and WASDE Reports Today:
The USDA is set to release its monthly Crop Production and WASDE reports, with expectations of minimal changes to US balance sheets. While adjustments for the 2023 US crop projections may be deferred until January, some activity regarding South America is anticipated, particularly in smaller production estimates for Brazilian corn and soybeans.

🌧️ Improved Soybean Conditions in Argentina:
Argentina's soybean conditions have improved with abundant rainfall, as reported by the Buenos Aires grain exchange. Approximately 98% of Argentina's soybean crop is in normal to excellent condition. The country has planted 52% of the expected 42.7 million soybean acres, with a forecasted crop reaching 50 million tons. Corn planting progress is also at 40% of the expected 42.7 million acres.

🌽🌾 US Export Sales Update:
US corn export sales declined last week, with net sales of 1.3 million metric tons (51 million bushels). Soybean sales were also down by 20%, totaling 1.5 million metric tons (56 million bushels), with China being the largest buyer. Wheat sales reached 356,400 metric tons (13 million bushels), with Taiwan as the largest buyer for the week. A flash sale of 121,000 metric tons (4 million bushels) of soybeans to unknown destinations was reported.

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0:00 Intro + Brazil Update
2:37 China Buys MORE Wheat
4:42 Russia is in Good Shape
5:43 Ethanol Production Increases
7:06 Suez Canal Accident
7:49 Jamie Dimon Hates Bitcoin

🌐🚢🌾 Global Trade & Market Highlights: Record Brazilian Exports, SRW Wheat Sales, Russian Crop Conditions, Ethanol Production, Suez Canal Incident, and Cryptocurrency Debate 📊🌎🛢️

🇧🇷 Record Brazilian Corn and Soybean Exports:
Brazil is expected to achieve record-high soybean and corn exports, driven by strong Chinese demand and bumper crops. Anec, a prominent trade group, projects Brazilian corn exports to reach 55.95 million tons (up 25% from last year), and soybean exports to reach 101.2 million tons (up 30% from last year and almost 17% higher than the previous record).

🌾 SRW Wheat Flash Sales to China Continue:
USDA reports another flash sale of 372,000 metric tons (14 million bushels) of soft red winter wheat to China. This marks the third SRW wheat flash sale to China this week, totaling 1.01 million metric tons (37 million bushels). Additionally, US exporters sold 136,000 metric tons (5 million bushels) of soybeans to China.

🌾 Russian Winter Crop Conditions:
Russia's winter crops are in better condition than last year, with only 4% rated as poor and thin. This rating is below the five-year average of 8%. Russia's agriculture ministry anticipates the second-largest crop on record, maintaining its position as the world's top wheat exporter.

🍃 US Ethanol Production Increases:
Weekly US ethanol production rises to 1.08 million barrels, reflecting a 6.4% increase compared to the prior week and a 5.7% rise year-over-year. Ethanol stocks stand at 21.4 million barrels, slightly up from the previous week but down 6.5% from the same week last year. Implied gasoline demand shows a 3.2% increase week-over-week and a 1.8% rise compared to the same week last year.

🚢 Suez Canal Incident:
A ship collision occurred in the Suez Canal as a containership struck a floating bridge in the eastern lane. Tugboats assisted in pulling the damaged ship, which experienced rudder issues. Ship traffic continued with rerouted vessels. The ship, traveling from Singapore to the Netherlands, can carry about 9,000 containers.

💱 Cryptocurrency Debate:
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon advocates for banning cryptocurrencies, stating that bitcoin and others should be shut down. During a Senate hearing, Dimon and other bank CEOs suggested subjecting crypto companies to the same regulations as large financial institutions. While opposing cryptocurrencies, JP Morgan Chase is actively involved in blockchain technology, powering cryptocurrencies.

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0:00 Intro + USDA Preview
2:44 MORE Wheat Sales to China
5:30 Brazil is Still Dry
6:37 Panama Canal Remains Restrictive
8:06 Crude Oil Prices Decline
9:54 Interest Rates Drop
11:24 Cattle Rebound

📈🌾 Market Insights: USDA Reports, SRW Wheat Sales, Brazil Weather, Panama Canal Woes, and Economic Trends 🌐🚢

📊 Upcoming USDA Reports:
The USDA is set to release its monthly Crop Production and WASDE reports on Friday. The trade anticipates minimal changes to US balance sheets, with expectations for adjustments in South America's production estimates, particularly for Brazilian corn and soybean crops.

🌾 SRW Wheat Flash Sale to China:
USDA reports another flash sale of 198,000 metric tons (7 million bushels) of US soft red winter wheat to China for delivery in the current marketing year. This marks the second flash sale of SRW wheat to China this week, totaling 638,000 metric tons (23 million bushels). SRW and HRW futures have seen six consecutive sessions of higher closes.

🇧🇷 Brazil Weather Update:
Drier-than-normal conditions persist in many parts of Brazil, with rainfall over the next 10 days expected to maintain the status quo. Northern and central Brazil face below-normal rainfall, while the south maintains a moisture surplus. The forecast, seen as "non-threatening" for now, has implications for soybean price action.

🚢 Panama Canal Challenges Continue:
Severe drought in Panama continues to impact container shipping through the Panama Canal. Despite unexpected rainfall, drought conditions persist, reducing canal crossings from 36 to 25, with an expected further decrease to 18 by February. Non-booked vessels are experiencing longer wait times, currently averaging 11.7 days.

🛢️ Oil Prices Decline on OPEC+ Doubts:
Oil prices have fallen amid demand concerns and uncertainty surrounding OPEC+ supply cuts. Brent crude dropped 1.1% to $77.18 per barrel, and WTI crude declined 1.5% to $72.24 per barrel. Investors question the full implementation of voluntary supply reductions by OPEC+, leading to market pressure amid lackluster demand.

💼 Job Openings Impact Treasury Yields:
Reduced job openings have caused 10-year Treasury yields to fall below 4.2%. The data reflects the lowest job openings since 2021. However, concerns arise over market anticipation of rate cuts from the Fed, prompting advisories to step back from longer-term maturity bonds.

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0:00 Intro + Big Wheat Sale to China
3:11 Brazil Crop Update
5:50 Soybean Shipments Decline
7:37 Canada Crop Update
8:40 Gold Rallies to All-Time High

🌾🚢 Trade Highlights: SRW Wheat Sale to China, Brazilian Planting Pace, and Gold's Record Surge 🌐🌾

🌾 SRW Wheat Flash Sale to China:
USDA reports a substantial flash sale of 440,000 metric tons (16 million bushels) of US soft red winter wheat to China for delivery in the current marketing year. This marks the largest daily SRW sale to China in recent years, with a total of 951,000 metric tons (35 million bushels) since August.

🌱 Brazilian Soybean Planting Progress:
AgRural notes that Brazilian soybean planting is behind last year's pace, reaching 85% completion as of the latest update. While southern Brazil shows notable progress, northern regions grapple with hot and dry conditions, hindering planting. AgRural adjusts its soybean crop projection to 159.1 million tons, down from the previous estimate of 163.5 million tons.

🚢 US Soybean Shipments Decline:
US soybean shipments for the week ending November 30 dropped to 1.1 million metric tons (41 million bushels), a -30% change compared to the previous week and a 47% decrease compared to the same week last year. In contrast, corn shipments surged by 183% to 1.2 million metric tons (46 million bushels). Wheat shipments were poor at 187,955 metric tons (7 million bushels).

🍁 Canadian Crop Updates:
Statistics Canada releases updated crop estimates, revealing better-than-expected Canadian wheat and canola crops due to late-summer rainfall. All-wheat production is forecasted at 32 million tons, with spring wheat harvesting at 24.8 million tons (up 10% from the previous estimate) and hard red winter wheat at 4 million tons.

🪙 Gold Hits All-Time High:
Gold reaches a new all-time high at $2,135.39 per ounce, surging 3% in response to recent Fed comments, indicating potential rate cuts. The precious metal's rally since October, up 14%, is attributed to decreasing Treasury yields and the dollar as expectations of US rate cuts rise.

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🌐📊 Market Insights: Money Manager Positions, Brazilian Crop Updates, Panama Canal Woes, and Rate Expectations 💹🚢

📉 Money Managers Increase Short Positions:
In the latest CFTC data, large money managers expanded their net short position in the corn market. The net short of 212k contracts, the highest since mid-2020, reflects a notable trend. Funds also sold 15k contracts of soybeans and 7k contracts of SRW wheat during the week, as seen in the Fund Tracker charts.

🌱 Brazilian Crop Projections Adjusted:
StoneX revises its estimate for Brazil's soybean crop to 161.9 million tons, down from the earlier projection of 165.03 million tons. This follows reductions by the USDA (163 million tons) and CONAB (162.4 million tons). StoneX also trims forecasts for Brazil's first and second corn crops, with projections at 26.45 million tons and 97.33 million tons, respectively.

🚢 Panama Canal Challenges Impact US Grain Exports:
Low water levels on the Panama Canal, resulting from drought, pose a threat to US grain exports. The canal's limitations have prompted rerouting of US grain shipments through the Suez Canal, adding costs and approximately 10 days of travel to Asian destinations. While the US PNW market is strong, capacity remains limited.

🌱 Flash Sales of US Soybeans:
USDA reports flash sales of 132,000mt (5 million bushels) of soybeans to China and 198,000mt (7 million bushels) to unknown destinations for delivery during the current marketing year. Despite these sales, the US soybean export book is running 17% below the same period last year.

💹 Inflation, Interest Rates, and Market Expectations:
Fed Chair Jerome Powell asserts that elevated interest rates will persist as long as inflation does not decisively approach the Fed's 2% target. Despite market expectations of rate cuts as early as March 2024, Powell and other officials haven't signaled a shift. The Dow Jones, responding to rate-cut expectations, has gained over 8% in the past month.

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🌽📈 Market Highlights: Corn Rally, Meat Advocacy at COP28, and Soybean Sales Surge 🥩🌍

🌽 Corn Futures Surge:
Corn futures witnessed a rally on Thursday, with the Mar24 contract gaining 7 cents per bushel, and the Dec23 contract, now in delivery, seeing a 12-cent increase. The market was buoyed by robust weekly US export sales, making US corn more competitive in the global market. The Dec24 contract maintained a trade above $5 per bushel this week.

🥩 Meat Advocates at COP28:
Major meat companies, including JBS, plan to advocate for meat as environmentally beneficial at COP28, the UN climate change conference. The focus is on promoting meat as sustainable and highlighting carbon-friendly production practices. While the conference emphasizes the impact of methane from agriculture on climate change, the EPA notes that agriculture contributes only 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions, compared to the energy sector's 73%.

🌱 Brazilian Soybean Crop Outlook:
Consultancy firm Patria projects a decline in Brazil's soybean crop to 150.67 million tons, down from last season's 154.1 million tons. This reduction is among the most significant cuts by any private group this season. Patria also lowers its estimate for Brazil's second corn crop to 82.45 million tons, an 18 million-ton decrease from the previous season.

📊 Strong US Export Sales:
US corn export sales were robust last week, hitting a marketing-year high with net sales of 1.9 million metric tons (76 million bushels). Net soybean sales surged by 97% from the previous week, totaling 1.9 million metric tons (70 million bushels), with China as the leading buyer. Wheat sales also increased notably, reaching 622,800 metric tons (23 million bushels), with China as the primary wheat buyer.

🌱 Flash Sale of US Soybeans:
On Thursday, the USDA reported a flash sale of 134,000 metric tons (5 million bushels) of US soybeans to China for delivery during the current marketing year. Despite this, the accumulated book of US soybean export sales is running 17% below last year's pace.

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0:00 Intro + 12k Subs
0:42 Vilsack and China Corn Demand
3:26 Wheat Rally
6:30 SAF Guidance
7:57 Ethanol Production Update
9:10 OPEC Cuts?
10:27 GDP

🌾 Ag & Economic Briefing: Vilsack's Call for Diversification, Wheat Rally, and Economic Trends 🌍📊

🚜 Vilsack Urges Market Diversification:
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addresses a 20% dip in US corn exports to China, prompting the launch of a $1.2 billion Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to diversify markets. He foresees increased Chinese corn purchases in the future.

🌾 Wheat Futures Soar:
Wheat futures, led by the Mar24 Kansas City contract, spiked over 16 cents amid speculation about Chinese demand and Russian export concerns.

✈️ SAF Guidelines Boost Ethanol Industry:
Anticipated Treasury Department guidelines on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, expected by year-end, aim to ease subsidies for corn-based ethanol, supporting ethanol industry growth.

🌽 Ethanol Production Update:
US ethanol production dropped to 1.01 million barrels, down 1.2% weekly. Ethanol stocks decreased, while implied gasoline demand fluctuates.

🛢️ OPEC+ Considers Cuts, Oil Prices Rise:
OPEC+ mulls 1 million bpd oil production cuts, driving WTI crude to nearly $78 per barrel and Brent crude below $83 per barrel.

📉 US Economic Trends:
Despite a robust 5.2% GDP growth in Q3, signs of a slowing economy emerge. Hiring slows, and higher interest rates impact spending, forecasting a 1-2% Q4 GDP.

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🌍 Global Economic Insights: Brazilian Soybean Estimate Drops, Russian Grain Export Concerns, and More! 🌾🌐

🇧🇷 Brazilian Soybean Update:
Breaking news from MB Agro reveals a significant adjustment in Brazil's soybean production estimate. Drought conditions in Mato Grosso have led MB Agro to lower projections to 155 million tons, a substantial 10 million tons below the initial forecast. The 2024 soybean export potential has also been revised down to 96 million tons.

🇷🇺 Russian Grain Export Watch:
In a potential move that could impact global grain markets, Russia considers a ban on grain exports if supplies fall below 10 million metric tons, according to Russian media outlet Izvestia. Despite assurances from the agricultural ministry about ample reserves, the situation warrants attention. Details in the wheat section below.

🌾 Russian Wheat Production:
Agritel reports a potential slight decline in Russia's wheat production for 2024, projecting around 90 million tons. The forecast, while slightly lower than the record-breaking 2022 harvest, would still maintain total wheat supply above 100 million tons, supported by a bumper crop of winter and spring wheat.

🌱 US Soybean Flash Sale:
On the trade front, the USDA reported a flash sale of 123,300 metric tons (5 million bushels) of US soybeans to unknown destinations. The accumulated book of US soybean export sales remains 20% below last year's pace.

🚗 Auto Industry Pressures Biden:
Nearly 3,900 US auto dealers are urging President Biden to reconsider stringent electric vehicle mandates. Dealers argue that customer reluctance is rooted in high costs, lengthy charging times, and reduced range in extreme weather. The proposed regulations are part of Biden's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

🏡 US Housing Market Dynamics:
Despite rising interest rates, US home prices continued to climb in September, increasing by 3.9% year-over-year. The surge is juxtaposed with a rise in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, impacting home sales. However, a shortage of homes on the market has sustained prices. As rates ease, there's a slight uptick in mortgage demand, while national median rent dipped by 0.9% from October to November.

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0:00 Intro
0:27 Corn and Wheat Selloff
1:14 The Farmer is Undersold
3:48 Fund Positioning
4:42 Brazil Update
5:59 Export Inspections
6:57 Biden Supply Chain Council
8:07 Cattle Collapse


🌾 Market Snapshot: Corn & Wheat Hit Lows, Cattle Futures Drop 📉🌽🐄

📊 Corn & Wheat Decline:
US corn and wheat futures hit fresh lows on Monday, with Dec23 contracts reaching $4.54/bushel and $5.88/bushel, respectively. Speculative selling, lack of a bullish catalyst, and December basis contracts contributed to the selloff.

📈 Money Managers Go Bearish:
Large money managers increased their net short position in corn, selling 27k contracts. Soybeans and SRW wheat also saw bearish trends, as highlighted in the Fund Tracker charts.

🇧🇷 Brazil's Soybean Planting Slowdown:
Brazil's 2023/2024 soybean planting is the slowest in eight years, with only 74% completed. Adverse weather conditions are impacting regions differently, affecting both soybean and corn planting.

🚢 US Soybean Shipments Dip:
Soybean shipments declined by 12% (1.4mmt) compared to the previous week. Corn and wheat shipments also experienced decreases, impacting export dynamics.

🌐 Biden Addresses Supply Chains:
President Biden announced a new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience to tackle issues contributing to inflation. The first report is due by the end of 2024.

🐮 Cattle Futures in Retreat:
Cattle futures, especially feeder cattle, hit lows not seen in months, driven by fund selling and panic short hedging. Despite challenges, the overall cattle market outlook remains bullish.

📈 Stay updated on market dynamics! #Commodities #MarketUpdate #Agriculture #CattleMarket 🌍📊