Russian Grain Markets: 31 May-4 June 2021 The Russian domestic grain market showed chaotic movement due to many factors both domestic and export oriented. Factors include bullish sentiments at the beginning of the season on the global market which is unusual, as well as RUB appreciation and the export duty introduction which makes it quite uncomfortable for traders to make the right decision. In other words, if you play long and export duty changes you can become a king or run out of business. You choose. The word “floating” for the export duty means total government control on the market. It was only introduced on 2 June and it will already change today! We may see Russia playing a similar game to Argentina on export duties f...
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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