Victor Faverin reports hEDGEpoint Global Markets’ updated soybean harvest forecast, influenced by December’s challenging weather in Brazil. The new prediction shows a decrease to 153.4 million tons for the 2023–24 season, down from the initial 160.1 million tons. Pedro Schicchi, hEDGEpoint’s analyst, highlights the vulnerability of soybeans during their critical reproductive stages. Although tough against […]
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