A bullish surprise in US production numbers from Friday’s USDA report has reignited the optimism for higher prices. How much more upside is left?

Corn

Technicals
Follow-through to start the week gave corn Bulls a little extra peace of mind, closing at the highest price levels since last June. The market fell just shy of our next resistance pocket, which remains intact for today’s trade from 479 3/4-480 1/2. Previous resistance at 470-471 1/2 is now support. Below that and a retracement of Friday’s move higher could be in the cards. Momentum remains strong and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Funds cointnue to press the market higher with the mentaility that it is a Bullish environment until proven otherwise.

Technical Levels of Importance
Resistance: 479 3/4-480 1/2, 487-488*
Pivot: 470-471 1/2
Support:459-460, 449 3/4 – 452 1/4

Seasonal Tendencies Update
(Updated on 1.13.25)

Below is a look at historical price averages for March corn futures on a 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 year time frames (Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results).

Commitment of Traders Update
(Updated on 1.14.25)

Managed Money increased their net long position to 253,346 futures and options contracts, the largest net long since November of 2022.
 

Soybeans

Technicals
4-star resistance and the upside target of 1055-1062 1/2 was achieved in the overnight session, posting a high of 1056 3/4 (the highest price since October). If you have been long the market this may be a place to consider reducing exposure or hedging exposure. We remain optimistic but want to be sure to protect price here. If the market continues to stall here a retracement of yesterday’s run higher wouldn’t be out of the question and could lead to a retest of 1021 3/4-1028. If the Bulls can keep the momentum going, a run towards $11 is not out of the question. This level is both technically and psychologically significant and may not be as far stretched as you think.

Technical Levels of Importance
Resistance: 1055-1062 1/2, 1097 1/4-1101
Pivot: 1021 3/4-1028
Support: 1003-1008 1/4, 982-985, 963 1/4, 940–945 1/4

Seasonal Tendencies Update
(Updated on 1.13.25)

Below is a look at historical price averages for January soybean futures on a 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 year time frames (Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results).

Commitment of Traders Update
(Updated on 1.14.25 )

Managed Money reduced their net short position to just 28,612 contracts. Keep in mind that this data doesn’t include Friday’s or Monday’s trade, they are likely back to net long for the first time since December 26th 2023.
 

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