Markets paused today to reassess the probable outcomes of the U.S.-China trade war. Corn and wheat found some buying support while soybeans remained on the defensive. Beyond political effects, the fundamentals are hardly a concern for the soybean pit right now, with technical selling and trade-war fears overruling thoughts of equilibrium-prices. Yesterday, the IMF approved a $50 billion bail-out for Argentine intended to help stabilize the peso and bolster the economy. The Argentine dollar moved slightly higher today in response to the news. USDA’s Export Sales report today was largely neutral for corn, soybeans, and wheat, with a bullish lean for the row crops and a bearish tilt for wheat. YTD exports for corn and...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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