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United StatesUS Prospective Plantings - Corn fell to 90.04M in March 2024
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2024
US Prospective Plantings - Corn fell to 90.04M in March 2024, down 1.96M from February's 92.0M reading. The reading matched the 91.78M consensus.
Latest Release
90.036000
Actual
91.776000
Consensus
91.996000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.9 million
across last 4 releases
Last Call
Mar 2024
Predicted: 91.78
Actual: 90.04
Error: +1.74
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Prospective Plantings - Corn (United States) was reported at 90.04 million in March 2024. This missed the market consensus of 91.78 million by 1.74 million. The reading fell from the previous value of 92.00 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Inventories MoM (Oct 15) and EIA Gasoline Stocks Change (Oct 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2024.
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Prospective Plantings - Corn - US
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About Prospective Plantings - Corn — United States
DEFINITION
Prospective Plantings - Corn is a key financial indicator that provides insight into the expected supply and demand for corn in the upcoming growing season. This report, released by the United States Department of Agriculture, includes data on the intended acreage of corn planting by farmers, which can have a significant impact on the price and availability of corn in the market. Investors and analysts closely monitor this indicator to make informed decisions about the corn market and its potential impact on the agricultural industry.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2024): actual 90.04 M, consensus 91.78 M. Prior reading (Mar 2023): 92 M. Before that (Mar 2022): 89.49 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.65 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.55 | High |
| 12:30 | US | CPI s.a | 336.3 | 334.13 | 335.8 | 336.05 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.60 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate | 336.94 | 334.98 | 336.65 | 336.79 | High |
| 20:30 | US | API Crude Oil Stock Change | -11.1 | -2.09 | 1.9 | -4.60 | Medium |
| 21:00 | US | API Crude Oil Stock Change | -11.1 | -2.09 | 1.9 | -4.60 | Medium |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.3 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.80 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | 20.9 | 37.8 | 28.4 | 33.63 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | 25.5 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 17.90 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI YoY | 5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.70 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1710 | 1714 | 1710 | 1706.25 | High |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.85 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index MoM | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.90 | High |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 199 | 198 | 200 | 197.50 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index | 159.78 | 157.411 | 159.1 | 159.44 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 198.5 | 198.25 | 199 | 198.44 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI MoM | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.50 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales MoM | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.42 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.23 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales YoY | 6.3 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.47 | High |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 0.382 | -0.5 | -0.50 | Medium | |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -3.186 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Medium | |
| 16:00 | US | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -0.042 | -1.6 | -1.60 | Low | |