Soybean futures held firm in a quiet session, maintaining a five-week sideways trading pattern amidst optimism regarding international trade talks. Option open interest showed a preference for puts over calls, keeping the market relatively steady with CVOL at 14.9%. Corn futures saw upward movement, supported by ongoing dry conditions in Brazil and a shifting focus to Midwest planting weather. There is also a notable migration from May to July options, highlighted by the sale of 5,200 put contracts. Wheat futures rallied, underpinned by continued dryness in the Southern Plains and rising crude oil prices, even as money managers maintain short positions in the commitment of traders report.
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