
The FAO food price index rose in November to almost a six-year high, with wheat export prices lifted by reduced harvest prospects in Argentina and maize prices supported by lower crop forecasts in the United States and Ukraine. Rice prices also moved higher.
Broad rises in wheat and maize export prices driven by crop downgrades raise feed grain costs for importers and signal firmer global prices.
After 769 past bullish report events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 88 past bullish report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +2.5% over 20.
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