Russian Grain Markets: 30 November-4 December 2020 Russian domestic market wheat prices moved in different directions, but the changes were moderate. Processors wanted to accumulate sufficient stocks of raw materials before the holiday season and create demand, while traders decreased their demand expecting to stagnate in the near future. Feed barley and feed corn prices either grew or remained unchanged. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average price decreased to $255/MT FOB Black Sea. The average purchase price decreased to RUB 17,400-17,800 /MT. Feed barley average export price remained at $217/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price was also stable at RUB 14,800/MT CPT-port Black Sea. New harvest feed corn average export pri...
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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