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US Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn fell to 2.1B in Q2 2026, released September 2026, down 3.2B from May's 5.29B reading. The print exceeded the 1.91B consensus by 0.19B.
across last 12 releases
Sep 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn (United States) was reported at 2.10 billion in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 1.91 billion by 0.19 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 5.29 billion.
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 5.47 billion, down from the prior three at 6.48 billion. In September readings over the past 3 years, Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn has averaged 1.80 billion.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.13 billion.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Initial Jobless Claims (Oct 29) and GDP Price Index QoQ (Oct 29).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn is a financial indicator that measures the amount of corn held in storage by commercial grain facilities at the end of each quarter. This data provides insight into the supply and demand of corn, which is a key commodity in the agricultural industry. It is used by investors, traders, and analysts to make informed decisions about the corn market and its potential impact on the overall economy. This indicator is released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is closely monitored by the agriculture and financial sectors.
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 quarterly.
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 2.095 B, consensus 1.91 B. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 5.29 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 9.02 B.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower 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 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | 0.4 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.15 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Goods Trade Balance | -134.9 | -132.07 | -130 | -132.45 | High | |
| 14:30 | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -1.462 | 1.675 | -0.9 | -1.18 | Low | |
| 14:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -1.892 | -3.061 | 0 | -0.95 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 3.87 | -2.952 | -0.9 | 1.49 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | Fed Interest Rate Decision | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 | High | |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 194 | 199 | 197.50 | High | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Price Index QoQ | 6.1 | 3.2 | 4.55 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index YoY | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Income MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index MoM | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index YoY | 3 | 3.1 | 3.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 197.75 | 197 | 193.38 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1728 | 1720 | 1711.00 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Real Consumer Spending QoQ | 3.8 | 3.9 | 5.30 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Sales QoQ | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.90 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Spending MoM | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.60 | High | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.90 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Prices QoQ | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.35 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Prices QoQ | 5 | 3.4 | 3.95 | Low | ||
| 14:30 | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 77 | 75 | 71.50 | Low | ||