Corn 50% more expensive as Russia and Ukraine transport troubles push up grain prices

After 322 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.

• Oct 31, 2022Grain deal: Wheat and corn prices rise as Russia withdraws | CNN Business-2.2%
• Aug 3, 2023Ukraine struggles to export its grain — as Russia repeatedly strikes its ports : NPR-0.6%
• Dec 17, 2025Ukraine's grain exports curbed as Russian strikes shut terminals+1.1%
• Jan 31, 2022Russia-Ukraine Tensions Drive Global Wheat Prices Higher+0.6%
• Jul 20, 2023Wheat prices soar as Russia-Ukraine tensions stoke food crisis fears+9.4%

After 360 past bullish geopolitics events, WHEAT moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.4% to +3.7%), and +1.3% over 20.

• Aug 25, 2026Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia+1.7%
• Oct 31, 2022Grain deal: Wheat and corn prices rise as Russia withdraws | CNN Business-5.6%
• Aug 3, 2023Ukraine struggles to export its grain — as Russia repeatedly strikes its ports : NPR+0.5%
• Dec 17, 2025Ukraine's grain exports curbed as Russian strikes shut terminals+0.8%
• Jan 31, 2022Russia-Ukraine Tensions Drive Global Wheat Prices Higher-1.7%