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Cereals
Oilseeds
Chart of the Day #2: USDA World Stocks
Chart of the Day #3: French Winter Wheat condition
Futures & Options prices
- The sterling fell 2.5% during today's session following the failure of Conservatives to achieve the number of seats needed to have the majority they were looking for.
- UK wheat prices were supported by the currency move although only slightly, with May-18 hitting new contract highs.
- Barley prices discounts to wheat are regionally seen narrowing as wheat supplies dwindle towards the end of the season.
- US markets were subdued ahead of this afternoon's monthly USDA WASDE report which was seen as bearish wheat and neutral corn [See Chart of the Day #1 & #2].
- After recent price rises following concerns of dry weather across the US Midwest and Plains, forecast rains will provide some relief although the Central Plains look to remain dry.
- French wheat ratings remain unchanged from last week at 75% good/excellent [See Chart of the Day #3].
Oilseeds
- UK OSR prices were also supported by a weaker Sterling following the election, with a European market settling lower today but snapping a 3-week losing streak.
- The USDA raised its 2016/17 Brazilian soybean production forecast to 114MT, above trade estimates.
- Palm oil prices were higher today after recent drops as soy oil prices rose and wider veg oils found support.
Chart of the Day #2: USDA World Stocks
Chart of the Day #3: French Winter Wheat condition
Futures & Options prices