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In the week ending Sunday, October 26, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported a decline in soybean export inspections while noting an increase in inspections for corn and wheat. These mixed results come amid shifting demand patterns in global grain markets.

Data from the USDA showed that soybean export inspections decreased to 1.89 million metric tons from the previous week’s pace. This marks a year-to-date decrease of 2.7% compared to last year’s shipments.

On the other hand, corn and wheat inspections saw increases, rising to 531,516 tons and 189,842 tons respectively. The top destination for was China, while the Philippines led for wheat and Mexico topped the list for corn.

Reflecting these trends in the commodities market, Dow Jones NewsPlus data indicated a decrease in most-active grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Monday morning. Corn futures fell by 0.2%, soybeans were down by 0.5%, and wheat experienced a decrease of 0.6%.

These shifts in export inspections and futures prices highlight the dynamic nature of global grain markets and underscore the importance of tracking agricultural commodities as key indicators of economic performance and trade patterns.

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