Russian Grain Markets: 22-26 January 2018 There were no significant changes in domestic market trends. Prices for wheat (all grades) and feed barley continued to increase and for the same reasons as previously: high export demand and gradual depletion of stocks. The export market showed a similar growth pattern as milling wheat prices rose +$2/MT to $196/MT FOB Black Sea and increased marginally to $185-189/MT CPT-port Black Sea due to strengthening of the ruble. Feed barley export prices also climbed $3/MT to $195/MT FOB Black Sea, while the average CPT-port Black Sea price rose to $191/MT. Corn prices grew $3/MT to $172/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central and Black Soil (+$0.80-$1.0...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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