Xclusiv, cited by Nautical Voice, says Russia's withdrawal from the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative means it will no longer guarantee safety for ships exporting Ukrainian grain. Russian strikes on Odesa harbour have reportedly halted seaborne trade, and the shipbroker expects effects on freight rates.
Halted Ukrainian grain shipments remove a major wheat and corn supply source at the start of harvest, supporting grain prices. Freight rates for Black Sea routes are likely to rise on risk and rerouting.
After 361 past bullish geopolitics events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.4% to +3.7%), and +1.3% over 20.
After 323 past bullish geopolitics events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.9%), and +0.9% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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