Soybeans Rise Ahead of US Sowings Estimates
Soybean futures climbed toward $10.30 per bushel, reaching their highest level since February 25th, as investors anticipated new estimates on U.S. plantings due later in the day, which are expected to show a reduction in soybean acreage. Concerns also grew over an escalating trade war, with U.S. agricultural products, including soybeans, vulnerable to potential retaliatory tariffs from other countries. U.S. President Trump announced during the weekend that the reciprocal tariffs he plans to unveil on Wednesday will target all nations, rather than just a smaller group of 10 to 15 countries with the largest trade imbalances. Reports also indicate that Trump has urged his advisors to adopt a more aggressive stance on tariffs.