Regional News Recent swings in temperatures across the EU could leave winter crops weakened and more vulnerable to damage. EU winter crops have escaped significant damage so far, thanks to a warmer-than-average winter, except for an early December cold spell. Temperatures in recent weeks have started to cool down, which is generally good for crops but earlier warmth brought plants out of dormancy. The exit from dormancy combined with the cooling trend heightens the risks for crops heading into the last few months of winter. Forecasts for Russia’s 2022/23 wheat exports continue to increase with Rusagrotrans predicting 46 MMT of exports this year. Consultancy SovEcon’s estimate is slightly lower at 44.1 MMT, but up 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...
Dry bulk markets were volatile but ultimately steady this week with notable differences in rate developments across vessel classes. The Capesize sector, which led the recent rally in freight rates with its dramatic surge, pulled back slightly amid more cautious chartering activity, partic...
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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