
The FAO cereal price index fell 4.5% in October as maize prices eased from a three-year high. FAO forecast world cereal feed use to decline 0.6% in 2026/27, while maize trade is projected to increase 2.2%, supported by Argentine supplies.
Lower expected feed use signals softer cereal demand, while increased Argentine export availability adds to maize supply; both point to pressure on cereal prices, especially corn.
After 1,102 past bearish report events, Corn moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.3%), and +0.0% over 20.
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