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According to the Chinese zodiac1 , 2024 was the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon is considered to be the most powerful and auspicious animal, symbolizing, among other things, prosperity. Financial markets aligned with these expectations, as risk assets performed strongly, with stocks reaching several new record highs over the course of the year.

According to experts, the supply of rubber in 2024-2025 may continue to face shortages, with a global shortfall of around 600,000-800,000 tons annually, as demand grows faster than supply.

Rubber is a species of woody tree with significant economic importance due to the sap-like liquid it produces (called latex), which can be collected as a primary source for producing natural rubber. It is a perennial industrial crop that requires nurturing for about 5-7 years before reaching the stage where latex can be harvested. Rubber cultivation also brings environmental benefits, such as greening barren land and preventing soil erosion.

The July 2024 corn futures contract showed a significant downward trend in the first two months of 2024 and then edged up, trading sideways within the 440–460 cents per bushel range in April. Although there was a brief period when prices exceeded this range, they subsequently fell back.

Like any commodity, the price of corn is influenced by supply and demand.

Corn is a cereal crop grown in many places around the world and is classified as an important staple food.

It is known that soybean oil is the second most widely used vegetable oil globally. Like soybeans, soybean oil contracts are also traded in financial markets in the form of futures or options contracts.

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For financial traders, soybean futures contracts are highly favored. Therefore, it is essential to understand the factors that can influence soybean prices to make accurate investment decisions.

Global crude oil prices have been trending upwards since the end of 2023.

Supply and demand are among the key factors influencing the prices of most commodities, and crude oil is no exception.