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Warning Signs in March Beans

Source: DTN ProphetX

At first glance, soybean market bulls like the look of the March contract's daily chart. Tuesday saw the contract test Monday's pre-report high of $13.40, closing near its session high of $13.37 1/2. But a closer inspection shows possible short-term warning signs.

First, going back to Monday's session, March soybeans posted a bearish reversal. After posting its new high ($13.40), the contract took out last Friday's low of $13.20 before closing lower for the day. Tuesday's rally saw the contract struggle against the previous high, opening the door for increased noncommercial during the overnight session.

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Lastly, daily stochastics are above the overbought level of 80%. As has been seen in the past, when March beans get above this level it tends to lead to a sell-off. Couple that with the contract priced near the high-end of the sideways range dating back to mid-September 2012, and the contract is vulnerable to a possible move back to the mid-point of the sideways range near $13.00, if not the low-end of $12.60.

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DARIN NEWSOM
2/12/2014 | 3:33 PM CST
Update: As expected, the March soybean contract came under pressure Wednesday, establishing a minor (short-term) double-top at $13.40 on its daily chart.