Russian Grain Markets: 20-24 April 2020 Prices on the domestic grain market continued to grow. Meanwhile, on the export market milling wheat average price decreased to $229/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices grew to RUB 15,700-15,800/MT. Feed barley average export price decreased to $181/MT FOB Black Sea; purchase price grew to RUB 11,800/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price decreased to $172/MT FOB Black Sea; the average purchase price was stable at RUB 11,100/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in Black Soil and Central regions (+RUB 100/MT), as well as Southern (+RUB 165/MT), Volga Valley (+RUB 90/MT), Ural and Siberian (+RUB 200-250/MT); 4th grade soft milling wheat pr...
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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