Key Takeaways:
Wheat markets are supported by U.S. weather risk, though EU fundamentals remain bearish on strong supply, weak demand, and currency pressure. Upside is limited, with global strength unlikely to drive sustained EU gains. Maize markets are firming on Brazil weather risk and tighter old crop availability, with feed demand beginning to recover. Near-term support is likely, though large supplies should cap rallies. Malting barley markets remain inactive with limited demand and burdensome carryover stocks. Prices are expected to remain flat. Feed barley markets are strengthening as wheat gains improve feed competitiveness and old crop stocks tighten. Downside risk is limited into the marketing year-end. Oilseed markets are consoli...
What You Need to Know Today: Non-farm payrolls rose by 172,000 jobs in May, above economist expectations of 80,000 jobs. With the job market strong, the Fed may consider raising interest rates to tame inflation. The strong jobs report was a catalyst for lower risk appetite across financial and...
Man Behind the Curtain Hypocrisy is a feature and not a bug in politics, but it still deserves no mercy. EU trade minister Maros Sefcovic told Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang that Europe’s trade deficit with the Middle Kingdom is "unsustainable." He urged Li to address it even...
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