Russian Grain Markets: 13-17 May 2019 Prices on the domestic market either dropped or remained stable in RUB expression but increased for some crops in USD expression due to the stronger ruble. Export prices for 2019 wheat (12.5 percent protein content) and 2018 wheat grew to $184-187/MT FOB Black Sea and $207/MT FOB, respectively, but there was hardly any trade. The average feed barley average export price fell to $180/MT FOB, while the average CPT-Black Sea port price was stable in RUB expression but increased in USD expression to $164/MT. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in Central and Ural (-RUB 65/MT), Volga Valley and Black Soil (-RUB 120/MT), the South (-RUB 250/MT), and Siberia (-RUB 150/MT). 4th gra...
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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