Wheat markets fell last week on speculative selling, with weak US export demand and strong world demand for other origins noted. Corn closed slightly lower as a large reduction in USDA export demand appeared, after strong buying ahead of expected Trump tariffs.
Ukraine-US-Russia tensions were noted, and Australia has a large crop despite rain damage to quality.
Lower export demand for US corn and wheat weighs on prices, while tariff-driven buying ahead of policy changes may reverse and pressure futures further.
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Weekly update cites speculative selling and weak US export demand pressuring wheat, consistent with the continued decline.