Corn Market

WORLD: Rapid US planting puts pressure on prices From 09/05 to 16/05, the July delivery price in Chicago fell by $2/t to $175/t, breaking the $4.5/bushel support level ($177/t). Despite a bullish USDA report for the current marketing year and a lighter-than-expected report for 2025/26, prices have come under pressure from rapid planting in the… Read more »

WORLD: US stocks lower than expected From 02/05 to 09/05, the July delivery in Chicago fell by $8/t to $177/t. US prices were put under pressure by the fall in oil prices, the good progress of sowing in the Corn Belt and sales by non-commercial funds ahead of the USDA report on 12/05 containing the… Read more »

WORLD: Sowing begins in the Corn Belt From 11/04 to 18/04, the May delivery in Chicago fell by $3/t to $190/t. The previous week’s upward movement ran out of steam due to profit-taking ahead of the Easter long weekend and a lack of new elements to break through the $4.9/bushel resistance ($193/t). The week should… Read more »

WORLD: Sharp rebound in Chicago prices From 28/03 to 04/04, the May delivery price in Chicago rose by $10/t to stand at $193/t. Maize prices were supported by a bullish USDA report, the sharp fall in the dollar and the customs truce introduced by Donald Trump. He announced a 90-day period during which customs duties… Read more »

WORLD: Fears for world growth From 28/03 to 04/04, the May delivery price in Chicago gained $4/t to stand at $183/t after again testing the $4.5/bu support level ($177/t). The week was highly volatile due to Donald Trump’s announcements on customs matters and the imposition of duties ranging from 10% to 50% depending on the… Read more »

WORLD: A tense world context From 14/03 to 21/03, the May delivery in Chicago rose by $2/t to stand at $183/t. Maize prices experienced a week of consolidation thanks to a return to the forefront of fundamentals. The respite is likely to be short-lived, with high volatility expected early next week in response to USDA… Read more »