CBOT soybeans lower as crude oil sinks
CHICAGO, June 22 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures sank on Monday on falling crude oil prices.
Abundant rainfall and moderate temperatures in the U.S. Midwest have curbed soybean prices this month, though traders say wet conditions and excess rainfall may start to impede growth.
Market players are awaiting the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly crop progress report later on Monday afternoon, which will include condition ratings for the nascent corn and soybean crops.
Analysts expect the USDA will report 66% of the soybean crop is in good to excellent condition, a Reuters poll showed.
Traders are closely monitoring signs of renewed Chinese buying.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week confirmed the sale of 132,000 tons of U.S. soybeans to China for delivery in the 2026/27 marketing year, marking the first publicly reported Chinese purchase since a May summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Another sale of soybeans to China was reported on Monday morning.
Oil prices fell nearly 4% on Monday, as supply concerns eased after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said progress has been made in talks with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz was open. O/R
The most-active November soybeans SX26 ended 1-1/4 cents lower to $11.41-1/2 a bushel.
CBOT July soymeal SMN26 ended $1.50 lower to $299.80 per short ton.
CBOT July soyoil BON26 finished 1.46 cent higher to 71.15 cents per pound.
