On October 8, 2026, soybean prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (Cbot) continued to fall, with the most actively traded November 2026 contract dropping by 10 cents per bushel to 1,287.50 cents per bushel. The January 2027 contract also declined by 10.25 cents per bushel to 1,304.25 cents per bushel. Similar declines were observed across other contracts, with some falling more than 10 cents per bushel, including those expiring in August 2027. Meanwhile, on Euronext, rapeseed prices began to recover, with the November 2026 contract rising by 6 euros per tonne to 512.25 euros per tonne, the February 2027 contract increasing by 4.5 euros per tonne to 557.25 euros per tonne, and the May 2027 contract rising by 5.50 euros per tonne to 560.25 euros per tonne. These increases reflected a rebound in physical markets in France, where rapeseed is a major crop. Soybean meal prices on U.S. markets continued to decline, while soybean oil prices rose slightly. These movements were largely influenced by technical trading strategies, such as short-term buying and selling, rather than by long-term factors like supply and demand. Internationally, traders remained focused on weather conditions in Brazil, where heavy rains were expected in the southern states of Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Rio Grande do Sul, potentially slowing soybean planting. However, the northern state of Mato Grosso, a major soybean producer, was expected to receive little or no rain. Despite these localized challenges, overall conditions remained favorable for planting and early growth. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its estimates for Brazilian soybean production, noting a shift in domestic priorities toward processing soybeans for oil and meal exports rather than raw seeds. Rapeseed prices on Euronext had started to rise after two days of significant declines, particularly in near-term contracts. This rebound was partly due to traders adjusting their positions between the November 2026 contract, which was set to close at the end of October, and the February 2027 contract, which became more actively traded. The previous day’s price movements allowed buyers to reposition their investments, benefiting from rising oil prices, such as those for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude. In the fields, aphids and ants were still present in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, and new pests like the detective caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly were emerging. While upcoming rain would help the soil, it could also bring new biological threats, according to agricultural experts. In Winnipeg, rapeseed prices continued to rise, though more modestly than on Euronext. Canadian traders were closely watching weather forecasts that predicted a cold snap in the western part of the Prairies, which could slow down the final stages of harvesting. In Kuala Lumpur, palm oil prices sharply increased on Thursday, driven by strong demand from India. Logistical issues in the Black Sea region, which were hindering the export of Ukrainian sunflower oil, also contributed to the rise. Additionally, the weakening of the Malaysian ringgit and the temporary removal of palm oil export taxes by the Malaysian government were noted as factors. In France, the price of oleic sunflower delivered to Saint-Nazaire, a key reference point for physical markets, remained unchanged from the previous trading session. In Argentina, the local U.S. agricultural affairs office predicted a record production level for the 2026/2027 season, with soybean output expected to reach 52.5 million tonnes, up from 50.5 million tonnes in the previous year. Sunflower production was also forecast to rise to 7.4 million tonnes, compared to 7 million tonnes last year. In Turkey, the need to import sunflower seeds has increased due to a poor harvest, with an estimated total import of 1.8 million tonnes this year. Turkish importers have already purchased 400,000 tonnes of seeds between September and November, mainly from countries in the Black Sea region. On the business front, Almi Marine, a Greek shipping company, announced the acquisition of five new Ultramax bulk carriers, each with a capacity of 64,000 deadweight tons. Two of these ships are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2029, with the remaining three arriving in 2030. This acquisition is part of a broader plan to replace aging Supramax vessels in its fleet. Cosco, a Chinese shipping company, also announced several new ship purchases in August 2026 as part of its fleet renewal strategy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. soybean export sales for the week ending October 1, 2026, totaled 549,400 tonnes, meeting analyst expectations. Major buyers included China and Mexico, though some export deals were canceled during the week. The U.S. dollar closed at 0.8940 euros, while the euro closed at 1.1186 dollars. On the Chicago futures market, soybeans closed at 1,287.50 cents per bushel, soybean meal at 360.70 dollars per tonne, and soybean oil at 67.62 cents per pound. On Euronext, rapeseed contracts closed at 512.25 euros per tonne for November 2026, 557.25 euros per tonne for February 2027, and 560.25 euros per tonne for May 2027, with a total trading volume of 37,062 contracts. International energy prices ended the week with crude oil at 91.49 dollars per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex). Maritime freight indices showed a decline in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) to 2,994, an increase in the Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) to 2,384, and a decline in the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) to 4,597.