Russian Grain Markets: 20-24 May 2019 Prices on the domestic market followed the trend of the previous week, either decreasing moderately or remaining stable in RUB expression. They also fell in USD expression during this period, though, despite no change in the ruble. Export prices for 2019 wheat (12.5 percent protein content) rose to $186-190/MT FOB Black Sea. Meanwhile, the average export price for 2018 wheat grew to $208/MT FOB, but there was little trade. The 2019 forward feed barley prices were quoted at $165-175/MT FOB Black Sea, and the average 2018 export price remained at $180/MT FOB. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices fell in Central, the South and Black Soil (-RUB 10-30/MT) as well as Volga Valley (-RUB 200/M...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Key Market Insights Macro markets delivered a full whipsaw today. Early in the session, crude oil had rallied back above $100/barrel as traders priced renewed concern over the U.S.-Iran standoff and potential supply risk through the Strait of Hormuz. That strength helped pull grains off their o...
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