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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russia has exported 22.7 MMT of grains as of 28 January and from the beginning of MY 2014/15, 31 percent more than during the same period in MY 2013/14. This growth may be attributable to an increase in shipments prior to enactment of the new wheat export tax on 1 February. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 26-30 January 2015 During the week in review, wheat prices moved in different directions as prices for other grain crops increased (in RUB expression). On 1 February, the export duty for wheat went into effect. GEOGRAPHICALLY: 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased in Central and Black Soil (+$0.70-1.20/MT), Volga Valley (+$3.20/MT), and Ural and Siberia (+$8.20-9/MT). However, they continued to decrease in the South (-$2/...

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Market Commentary: A Day and a Week of Surprises

There isn’t always a common theme across markets. Sometimes a session starts amid diverse influences. Sometimes, shorts or longs will dominate an open, then be tested by participants with different ideas. Each jockeying to have their way. Today’s trading opened bearishly for major g...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.2875/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.6775/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.68/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $284.1/short ton, down $...

WPI Transportation Report

Dry Bulk Markets Dry bulk markets were mixed this week with Capesize vessel rates initially pushing higher, but then failing on reduced coal, iron ore, and bauxite demand and shipments. Rates for Capes were particularly sensitive to China’s weakening coal import demand and the country&rsq...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: A Day and a Week of Surprises

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.2875/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.6775/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.68/bushel, down $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $284.1/short ton, down $...

WPI Transportation Report

Dry Bulk Markets Dry bulk markets were mixed this week with Capesize vessel rates initially pushing higher, but then failing on reduced coal, iron ore, and bauxite demand and shipments. Rates for Capes were particularly sensitive to China’s weakening coal import demand and the country&rsq...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.3275/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.7375/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.7275/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $284.9/short ton, up $0...

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