Grain futures prices have been hit hard over the last several weeks but are showing signs of firming in the early morning trade, will it last?
Technicals (December) December corn futures got hit again in yesterday’s trade but were able to defend the lows of last week. Futures are attempting to firm in the early morning trade on what is more relief than anything. The Bulls have their work cut out for them as we remain mostly rangebound for the last week, illustrated by the hourly chart below. 413-416 1/2 is the pocket the Bulls want to get back out above, on a closing basis. If this can be achieved it could spark an additional tailwind via short covering alone, with the next resistance pocket coming in near 422, and above that 433.
Weekly Export Inspection Snapshot
1,078,911 MT (42,474,837 bushels), near the top end of expectations.
Crop Progress Snapshot
The weekly report from the USDA showed good/excellent conditions for the U.S. corn crop at 68%, this was unchanged from last week. Many analysts were looking for a 1% improvement.
- Bias: Neutral/Bullish
- Resistance: 420-422, 430-434**
- Pivot: 413-416 1/2
- Support: 398-400**
Below is an hourly chart of December corn futures.

Soybeans
Technicals (November) November soybean futures are seeking relief in the early morning trade with a big hurdle coming in from 1046-1050. The Bulls will want to see prices work back above and close above this pocket for additional relief.
Weekly Export Inspection Snapshot
168,593 MT (6,194,730 bushels), below the low end of expectations
Crop Progress Snapshot
The weekly report from the USDA showed good/excellent conditions for the U.S. soybean crop at 68%, this was unchanged from last week. Many analysts were looking for a 1% improvement.
- Bias: Neutral
- Resistance: 1061 1/2-1062 3/4, 1085 1/2-1087 1/2
- Pivot: 1046-1050
- Support: 1037-1040**
Below is an hourly chart of November soybean futures

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