The lack of any new meaningful news has kept a lid on grain market relief rallies as of late. However, soybeans have been defending the lows from two weeks ago which is a welcomed sign.
Corn
Technicals (December)
December corn futures continued to drift lower yesterday which has led to minor pressure in the early morning trade. What more can be said about this market that hasn’t already been said?
Short Term Bias and Technical Levels of Importance
Bias: Neutral
Resistance: 406 1/4-409, 421 3/4-423 3/4*
Pivot: 398 1/2-400
Support: 380*
Below: Daily Chart of December Corn Futures.

Notes
- Crop Progress: Good/excellent conditions for corn in the U.S. declined 2% from last week to 65%, analysts were expecting a 1% drop.
- Weekly Export Inspections: 894,295 Metric Tons (35,206,829 bushels), in line with expectations. Down from last week’s 1,206,699 MT.
Chart of Interest
Below is a look at price averages for December corn over a 5, 10, and 15 year period. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Soybeans
Technicals (November)
Soybeans are attempting to bottom out, defending the lows from two weeks ago. The market is trading back in our pivot pocket, but what the Bulls really want to see a close above resistance from 984 3/4-991 to spur a bigger move. As mentioned yesterday, trendline resistance and the 20-day moving average are continuing their rapid decline, lowering the hurdle that the Bulls need to get out above for a chance at neutralizing the technical damage that has been done on the chart.
Short Term Bias and Technical Levels of Importance
Bias: Neutral
Resistance: 984 3/4-991, 1000-1006 1/2
Pivot: 975 1/2-980
Support: 950-955 1/4*
Below: Daily Chart of November Soybean Futures
Notes
- Crop Progress: Good/excellent conditions for the U.S. soybean crop declined 1% from the previous week to 67%, that is in line with expectations.
- Weekly Export Inspections: 411,165 Metric Tons (15,107,723 bushels), in line with expectations. Up from last week’s 405,628 MT.

Chart of Interest
Below is a look at price averages for November soybeans over a 5, 10, and 15 year period. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

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