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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGION On 31 December, Turkey’s official Gazette published details of the approval of MON810 maize for a new period of 10 years for importation for feed use. Turkey’s government had “reimposed” a ban on MON810 genetically modified maize. MON810 maize has been allowed for importation since 2013. Turkey has been an importer of close to 1 MMT of USA DDGS.  Pakistan has increased the price of wheat flour, sugar and ghee that are being sold in its “utility” stores. Wheat flour prices are up by 62 percent, sugar by 27 percent and ghee by 25 percent. The government is trying to establish better controls over subsidies. Pakistan&r...

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Market Commentary: Grains, Oil Fall on Risk-off Trade after Middle East Ceasefire

The biggest drive of the CBOT’s Tuesday trade had little to do with grain markets themselves and, rather, was primarily focused on risk and positioning dynamics following the apparent Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement. While both sides have apparently agreed to some sort of ceasefire deal,...

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Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.1625/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.52/bushel, down $0.175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4675/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $280.5/short ton, down $1.9...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Jordan’s wheat reserves are reportedly at 10 month consumption with barley supply at 8 months consumption. Jordan is increasing its grain storage capacity to a level that will allow as much as 16 months of wheat supply. Egyp...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Grains, Oil Fall on Risk-off Trade after Middle East Ceasefire

The biggest drive of the CBOT’s Tuesday trade had little to do with grain markets themselves and, rather, was primarily focused on risk and positioning dynamics following the apparent Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement. While both sides have apparently agreed to some sort of ceasefire deal,...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.1625/bushel, down $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.52/bushel, down $0.175 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.4675/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $280.5/short ton, down $1.9...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Jordan’s wheat reserves are reportedly at 10 month consumption with barley supply at 8 months consumption. Jordan is increasing its grain storage capacity to a level that will allow as much as 16 months of wheat supply. Egyp...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The attached PDF offers graphical depiction and seasonal analysis of managed money and commercial traders' net position in key agricultural commodity markets. The data is, of course, taken from the CFTC's weekly Commitment of Traders report, using the futures only data. WPI recently completed a...

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