Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Egypt is talking to France about 35 million Euros for the funding of small and medium agriculture organizations. The discussions were announced by the French ambassador in a speech last week. It is expected that much of the funding could go to the livestock and dairy industries where the Egyptian government has long-term development plans. Egypt is expected to see participation in wheat tenders from Serbia. Serbia has not participated in Egypt wheat business in close to 40 years but has been approved by GASC. Serbia forecasts to have about 1.0 million m/t of wheat available for export this year and has made North Africa a target for exports. Serbia’s wheat production is fore...
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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