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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 6-10 April 2026 During the week in review, the Russian grains market was volatile. Domestic sentiment remained bullish, supporting an upward trend; however, the export market in the south stayed bearish. Given Russia’s export-driven structure, weak export demand is likely to offset domestic strength. A stronger ruble reinforces the bearish outlook, despite declining export duties, which remain largely technical this season rather than restrictive. Russia ratified an additional grain export quota of 5 MMT, valid through 30 June 2026, bringing the total seasonal quota to 25 MMT. The decision followed revised 2025 production data, with total grain output at 141.2 MMT, up from 125.9 MMT a year earlier. Wheat product...

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Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.5125/bushel, up $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9375/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.67/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $334.4/short ton, up $4.7 from...

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Market Commentary: Markets Discount Risk as Grains Quietly Hold Ground

Key Market Developments Macros & Energy:  Outside markets continue to trade in a tug-of-war between escalation and de-escalation — and crude oil is right at the center of it. Overnight, crude pulled back toward $87 as headlines pointed to a potential resumption of peace negotiat...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.43/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.92/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.58/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, down $2.2 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.5125/bushel, up $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9375/bushel, up $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.67/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $334.4/short ton, up $4.7 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Markets Discount Risk as Grains Quietly Hold Ground

Key Market Developments Macros & Energy:  Outside markets continue to trade in a tug-of-war between escalation and de-escalation — and crude oil is right at the center of it. Overnight, crude pulled back toward $87 as headlines pointed to a potential resumption of peace negotiat...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.43/bushel, up $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.92/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.58/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $329.7/short ton, down $2.2 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Wheat Rallies on Falling Conditions; Cattle Surge to New Records

The CBOT received several pieces of key fundamental information on Tuesday, including updated production figures from CONAB, the results of the USDA’s Monday Crop Progress report, and fresh export sales of corn to Mexico. The result was that wheat popped higher on growing concerns for yie...

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