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Iran Reroutes Russian Wheat Imports Through Caspian Sea

Sep 17, 2026

Iran is gradually re-routing its imports of Russian wheat to the Caspian Sea as shipments via the Black Sea stall due to Ukrainian drone attacks and because the Strait of Hormuz is closed, analysts said on Thursday.Iran is one of the biggest buyers of Russian wheat…

Wheat Prices Rise After US Diplomatic Attempts Falter

Sep 08, 2026

Chicago wheat futures jumped on Tuesday as hopes faded for a U.S. diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine, which has disrupted Black Sea grain shipments, analysts and traders said.Corn and soybean futures chopped up and down as traders adjusted positions ahead of Friday's U…

EU Wheat Falls Further As Market Awaits Black Sea Diplomacy

Sep 04, 2026

Euronext wheat eased on Friday, extending a pullback from contract highs as the market waited to see if a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia's war with Ukraine might alleviate disruption to Black Sea trade.Losses were limited as more attacks…

Russian Wheat Exports Rise in Price as Black Sea Supplies Dwindle

Aug 31, 2026

Russian wheat export prices rose last week, tracking global prices, against a backdrop of a sharp decline in supply due to restrictions in the Azov-Black Sea basin, analysts said.   'World FOB prices strengthened sharply amid extremely limited…

European Wheat Prices Fall on Hopes of Black Sea Peace

Aug 31, 2026

European wheat fell sharply on Monday, as renewed comments by Turkey about seeking a diplomatic solution to stop war disruption to Black Sea grain shipping drove profit-taking after Friday's contract highs.December wheat, the most-active contract on the Paris-based Euronext…

EU Wheat Continues to Rise During Black Sea Conflict

Aug 27, 2026

Euronext wheat rose further on Thursday to set another one-month high as the market remained focused on the risk of prolonged disruption to Russian and Ukrainian exports due to an escalation in the war.December wheat, the most-active contract on Euronext…

Chicago Wheat Hits Three-Year High Amidst Black Sea Conflict

Aug 27, 2026

Chicago wheat futures rose to a three-year high on Thursday, extending the previous session's limit-up rally, as reports that Russia may intensify strikes on Ukraine fueled fears of prolonged disruptions to the massive Black Sea grain trade…

Corn, Wheat Reach Multi-Year Highs Amidst US Crop, Black Sea Export Worries

Aug 26, 2026

Chicago corn and wheat futures set fresh multi-year highs on Wednesday as falling expectations for U.S. corn yields and ongoing disruption to Black Sea grain exports maintained uncertainty over global availability.Soybeans were steady as support from corn was tempered by a slide in crude oil…

Russian Wheat Prices Drop, Shipments to Reach 16-Year Low

Aug 24, 2026

Russian wheat export prices fell last week, but some analysts said they regarded the prices as largely symbolic as shipments from southern ports have been virtually halted due to the escalating conflict with Ukraine.    Export prices in the…

Attacks on Shipping Shut Down Black Sea Grain Exports

Aug 19, 2026

Attacks on shipping have shut down more than 97% of Russia and Ukraine's grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, cutting off a major source of low-cost supplies and helping to drive up global prices.The two major grain exporters…

Soybeans Futures Rise on US Yield Doubts While Wheat Steadies

Aug 18, 2026

Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as weather reports and crop data raised concerns about prospects for this year's harvest yields in the U.S. Midwest, analysts said.Firm crude oil and a wave of Chinese demand for U…

European Wheat Rises as Black Sea Disruptions Persist

Aug 14, 2026

Euronext wheat rose on Friday to post a weekly gain as a Ukrainian attack on a Russian Baltic port and Moscow's rejection of a possible Black Sea truce intensified concern over reduced exports from Russia and Ukraine.December wheat, the most-active position on Euronext…

EU Wheat Pares Gains As Ukraine Proposes Black Sea Truce

Aug 13, 2026

Euronext wheat pared gains in choppy trading on Thursday to come off a two-week high as a Reuters report that Kyiv had proposed a truce in attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea tempered concerns about disruption to massive Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports…

European Wheat Prices Extend Losses Amidst Black Sea Truce Talks

Aug 11, 2026

Euronext wheat prices extended losses on Tuesday to the lowest level since mid-July as market rumours of talks to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea eased concerns about a squeeze on Russian and Ukrainian exports.Sluggish demand for Western European wheat…

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