Russian Grain Markets: 23-27 November 2020 The Russian domestic market wheat prices followed the trends of the previous week decreasing in southern regions and moderately growing in others. Barley and corn prices continued to grow. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price grew to $256/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase prices were stable within RUB 17,700-17,900 /MT. Feed barley average export price remained at $217/MT FOB Black Sea, while the average purchase price grew to RUB 14,800/MT CPT-port Black Sea. New harvest feed corn average export price decreased to $236/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased in the Southern region (-RUB 135/MT) but kept growing in Central and Black Soil...
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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