Corn market 420 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 » Download
Corn market 418 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 » Download
Corn market 418 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 » Download
Corn market 417 WORLD: Downward pressure persists in Chicago From 07/03 to 14/03, the May delivery price in Chicago fell by $4/t to $181/t. Downward pressure is continuing in Chicago in a trading environment that remains highly uncertain for American operators and with macroeconomic indicators in the red in the United States. This backdrop is also prompting non-trade… Read more » Download
Corn market 416 WORLD: Trade uncertainties weigh heavily From 28/02 to 07/03, the May delivery price in Chicago fell by $5/t to $185/t. Following the announcement of a sharp rise in US maize acreage in 2025, and the panic caused by Trump’s announcement of tariffs, maize prices have lost nearly $15/t in the last two weeks. Against this… Read more » Download
Corn market 415 WORLD: Safrinha maize acreage up in Brazil From 07/02 to 14/02, the March delivery price in Chicago rose by $2.5/t to $194.5/t in a week marked by a slightly bullish USDA report for maize. However, after 8 weeks of strengthening, non-commercial funds slightly reduced their net long positions, mainly by reducing their long positions against… Read more » Download