Mixed Performance in Commodities Market Last Week, One Commodity Below Resistance Level – Soybean Oil

 Global Commodity Market Wrap-Up

The metals market posted a mixed performance last week as investors navigated neutral momentum and shifting tariff sentiments. Precious metals showed modest safe-haven demand, with gold rising 1.53% and silver gaining 0.57%. Industrial metals saw selective buying, with copper edging up 0.22%, lead rising 0.16%, and zinc declining 1.12%. The uneven trend reflects caution amid ongoing global trade uncertainties. Tariff-related developments, particularly between major economies, continue to influence market direction. With key central bank decisions approaching and trade policy shifts in focus, volatility in the metals market is expected to persist as participants react to evolving economic signals.

Natural gas prices dropped 0.41% last week amid supply pressures and weaker seasonal demand. Crude oil fell 2.93%, driven by concerns over trade tensions and OPEC’s production strategy. U.S. sugar declined 1.04%, reflecting broader softness in agricultural commodities. These movements highlight ongoing supply-demand imbalances and the market’s sensitivity to economic and geopolitical factors. Market participants are closely monitoring global developments and policy changes that may influence prices in the coming days.

Global commodity prices were mixed last week as markets reacted to macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting tariff sentiments. Precious metals held steady, with gold and silver consolidating near recent highs amid cautious sentiment and changing rate expectations. Crude oil declined on global demand concerns and trade-related pressures, while natural gas fell sharply due to oversupply. Copper moved up, supported by renewed industrial demand, while agricultural commodities traded sideways on stable consumption and favorable weather. Overall, market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key economic data and trade policy updates.

The upcoming Micro and Macroeconomic events that may impact on market sentiments include an update ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI, Crude Oil Inventories and Initial Jobless Claims.

Having understood the global commodities’ performance over the past week, taking cues from major global economic events, and based on technical analysis, noted below is the recommendation with generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss Soybean Oil September Future (CBOT: BOU25) for the next 2-4-week duration:

Soybean Oil September Future (CBOT: BOU25)

Price Action and Technical Indicator Analysis: September Soybean Oil futures are exhibiting signs of weakness, trading below a key horizontal trendline and forming a Three Black Crows pattern, indicating sustained bearish pressure. The 21-period Simple Moving Average lies just above the current price, acting as near-term resistance and reinforcing the downward bias. The RSI at 49.64 signals fading momentum and hints at bearish divergence. If prices stay below the resistance zone, the negative outlook may persist. A failure to reclaim immediate support could open the door for further downside in the coming sessions.

Now the next crucial support levels appear to be at USc 51.00 and USc 49.90, and prices may test these levels in the coming periods (2-4 weeks).

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Soybean Oil September Future (CBOT: BOU25) is looking technically well-placed for a ‘Sell’ rating. Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual’s appetite for downside potential, risks, and any previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report. Technical summary of the ‘Sell’ recommendation is as follows:

Upcoming Major Global Economic Events

Market events occur on a day-to-day basis depending on the frequency of the data and generally include an update on employment, inflation, GDP, WASDE report, consumer sentiments, etc. Noted below are the upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact commodities’ prices:

Futures Contract Specifications

Disclaimers 

Related Risks: Based on the technical analysis, the risks are defined as per risk-reward ratio (~0.80:1.00), however, returns are generated within a 2-4 weeks’ time frame. This may be looked at by Individuals with sufficient risk appetite looking for returns within short investment duration. The investment recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the commodities has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact commodity prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risk, currency risks, and social and political instability risks etc.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: Individuals can consider exiting from the commodity if the Target Price mentioned as per the Technical Analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above.

Note 3: How to Read the Charts?

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period moving average while the red line indicates the 50- period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trend. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black colour line in the chart’s lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period) which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the commodity. Commodity with high volumes is more liquid compared to the lesser ones. Liquidity in commodity helps in easier and faster execution of the order. 

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or Selling interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock. 

Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or Selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock. 

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the stock prices. 

Risk Reward Ratio: The risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level. This report is based on ~80% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.

The reference date for all price data, volumes, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is 04^th August 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV. 

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by individuals. Technical reports, in general, chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals before any commodity evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating the commodity; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per side.