Russian Grain Markets: 3-7 August 2020 Wheat prices on the domestic Russian market moved in different directions. The changes were moderate or insignificant. Corn prices slightly decreased. Feed barley prices mainly decreased. Meanwhile on the export market, milling wheat average 2020 yield price decreased to $205/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price slightly decreased to RUB 13,700-14,000/MT. 2020 feed barley average export price decreased to $188/MT FOB Black Sea, and purchase price grew to RUB 11,800-12,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price didn’t change and amounted to $184/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in the Central region (+RUB 50/MT), Black S...
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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