Russian Grain Markets: 23-27 September 2019 Domestic Russian grain prices fluctuated insignificantly in ruble expression, except for corn prices which declined rapidly. Milling wheat export prices grew to $189/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price grew to RUB 11,350/MT. Feed barley average export price grew to $178/MT FOB Black Sea, while average purchase price increased to RUB 10,100/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Corn average export price grew to $162/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in the Central region (+RUB 15/MT), the Southern region and in Siberia (+RUB 100/MT), but decreased in the Black Soil, Volga Valley and Ural regions (-RUB 15-30/MT). 4th grade soft milling wheat pri...
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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