
Recent trading activity in soybean futures has shown notable movements. A series of transactions included the purchase of 200,000 1010 straddles at a volatility of 15.8%, as well as the acquisition of 500 call spreads at prices ranging from 16.7 to 17.1. Additional trades involved buying 500 put spreads at 13.0 and selling 1,500 put spreads at prices between 8.5 and 8.4. Export inspections reported soybean exports at 0.822 million metric tons, surpassing the estimate of 0.600 million metric tons. Furthermore, a notable trade indicated that soybean futures were priced at $10.00. Market analysts are monitoring factors such as biofuel and feed demand, export shifts, and drought conditions in Brazil, which could impact soybean acreage and market dynamics.