Mexico purchased 1.73 million metric tons of U.S. corn in a one-day flash sale, including 1.14 million tons for the 2026-27 marketing year and 594,360 tons for 2027-28. The article also points to El Niño risks to corn production in Brazil and Argentina as a potential future supply concern.
The large Mexican purchase boosts export demand for U.S. corn and may help establish a price floor. Weather-related risks to South American production could further tighten future supply and support prices.
After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.
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