Corn Market

WORLD : Bad week for U.S. exports From 15/02 to 26/02, the May expiry price in Chicago rose by 2 $ per tonne to reach 215 $ per tonne. The weekend was marked by significant volatility and a drop in prices due to the release of USDA export inspection figures. These figures are clearly below… Read more »

WORLD : USDA 2021 Outlook for 2021 From 12/02 to 19/02, the March expiry price in Chicago increased by approximately 1.5$/t to reach 215$/t. The week was marked by the USDA’s “Outlook” forum, announcing the outlook for the 2021/22 crop year in the United States. The USDA announced an increase in maize acreage for the… Read more »

WORLD : WORLD: High price volatility. From 5/02 to 12/02, the Chicago March expiry price fell by $4 per tonne to $212 per tonne. The week was marked by high volatility following the release of the USDA report in February and the cancellation of an export contract at the beginning of the week. Indeed, the… Read more »

World: Uncertainties on Chinese stocks. From 29/01 to 05/02, prices for the March maturity in Chicago remained relatively stable at $216/t. The good weekly export figures made it possible to catch up to the ongoing downward trends resulting from the profit-taking of funds at the beginning of the week. Traders are awaiting the release of… Read more »

World: Massive Chinese purchases. From January 22 to 29, the Chicago March expiry price increased by 18$/t to reach 215$/t. This sharp rise, after a sharp drop the previous week, reflects the volatility that has been disturbing agricultural markets in recent weeks. It is explained by major Chinese purchases for the 2020/21 crop year. Indeed,… Read more »

WORLD : High volatility in Chicago Prices for the March delivery in Chicago ended the week down sharply. From 15/01 to 22/01, this maturity fell by $12/t to reach $197/t. This significant drop in prices is due to non-commercial funds, which sharply reduced their net buying position over the weekend. For the day of 22/01… Read more »