Black Sea port strikes send wheat futures sharply higher; Kansas City locks limit up 45 cents
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Renewed Russia-Ukraine attacks around Black Sea ports are raising perceived risks to grain export flows, triggering limit-up moves in Kansas City wheat and strong gains in Chicago wheat. Spillover strength lifted corn and soybeans, with December corn posting fresh contract highs and November soybeans holding above $12. Separately, NOPA reported a June soybean crush well above expectations, reinforcing robust domestic demand for soy products.
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Renewed attacks by Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea port areas have raised concerns about grain export capacity, lifting wheat futures sharply. Kansas City wheat hit limit-up gains of 45 cents, while Chicago wheat rose 30 to 35 cents. NOPA data showed U.S. soybean crush reached 214.34 million bushels in June, above the market expectation of 204 mb and up 16% from a year earlier. Corn and soybean futures also strengthened, with December corn setting a new high at $4.71 and November soybeans finishing above $12.00.
