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The GDT price index rose 5.1 percent to a record 1593 at the Global Dairy Trade auction, surpassing the April 2013 high. Analysts noted Russia and Ukraine's large influence on wheat and corn markets, suggesting the crisis is contributing to elevated feed prices.
Record dairy prices and Black Sea disruption to wheat and corn supply both support higher feed costs, tightening the feed-grain outlook for buyers.
nzherald.co.nzJamie GrayMar 1, 2022After 373 past bullish events of any kind, Milk (Class III) moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.0%), and +1.2% 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.
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.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
Reports the record GDT result and ties the Russia-Ukraine crisis to elevated grain and feed prices, adding sentiment and input-cost support for dairy prices.
Record GDT plus Russia-Ukraine grain disruption raised feed cost and sentiment, adding upward pressure on milk prices.
