Improved weather prospects (rain) for both US Plains wheat and Argentinian corn, helped markets resume the January slide
Read MoreThe downside momentum in wheat markets has continued but by the end of last week there was a whiff of a change in tone. The hefty South American corn harvest still weighs on sentiment
Read MoreMay futures dipped below £190 for the first time last week, a downside breakout which might put some further pressure on values this week.
Read Moret’s the start of a new calendar year and often this means markets turning their attention to the forward positions with renewed interest.
Read MoreThese kinds of uncertainties tend to lead to firmer markets so we wait to see the effect if any. At home there are some glimmers of interest
Read MoreMarkets were better supported last week, China bought over 1 million tonnes of US soft red winter wheat- a huge cluster of purchases which helped bring a firmer tone.
Read MoreWe continue to rumble along sideways but with a lot more action going on. Egypt booked a large tender of mostly Russian wheat and China bought US wheat for a second week in a row
Read MoreThere were some attention grabbing stories around last week, a cargo ship struck a mine near the mouth of the Danube, and also unconfirmed reports of China buying US wheat which would be unexpected if true. In the end the stubborn refusal of markets
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