A moving rain front is expected to impact various European regions, including Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans, with rain expected to continue for the next few days, although parts of the Black Sea region remain uncomfortably dry. This could have adverse effects on sunflower development due to the high moisture deficit and high temperatures. In global market news, volatility in MATIF rape continues, with a significant daily gain due to forecasts of a three-year low in canola acreage in Canada and a reduced average yield estimate for rapeseed in the EU. Despite these challenges, the average soybean yield forecast has been raised. Europe is experiencing weak growth in oilseed processing, with a decrease in rapeseed and sunflower processing. In Ukraine, local analysts forecast the new canola crop to be between 3.5 Mt and 4.3 Mt, with strong competition expected between processors and exporters. The market outlook suggests that the weaker rapeseed and sunflower crops in Europe could increase competition for oilseeds, potentially boosting prices in the new season.