Chicago corn futures rose to their highest level in 6.5 years after Argentina announced it would halt corn export sales because dry weather threatens its harvest. The most active CBOT corn contract gained about 1.1% to $4.81 a bushel and rose 23.5% over 2020.
The Argentine agriculture ministry said exports would stop until February 28 to secure local food supplies.
An export halt from a major supplier tightens global corn trade at a time of weather risk in South America. Feed buyers should expect firmer corn prices and higher costs for imported supplies.
Tras 318 eventos alcista de política pasados, Maíz se movió una mediana de -0,1 % en 5 sesiones (48% al alza; mitad central entre -1,4 % y +1,5 %), y -0,2 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.