Midday Fluctuations
Despite initial losses in nearby wheat prices on Thursday, the afternoon saw a reversal of fortunes as the board closed 1 ¾ to 2 cents higher in Chicago, 1 ¼ to 2 ½ cents higher in KC, and fractionally to 1 ½ cents higher in Minneapolis.
Export Sales
The USDA’s FAS reported that 176k MT of wheat was sold for export during the week ending 3/14. This included a net reduction of 109k MT in old crop bookings, which saw a 264k MT cancellation from China, while new crop bookings amounted to 286k MT. New crop sales exceeded expectations, pushing the forward book to 803k MT, marking a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. Old crop commitments remain 3% ahead of last year’s pace, totaling 18.4 MMT.
International Activity
Japan was active in the market, booking 221k MT of wheat through a regular tender, with 113k MT specifically from the U.S.
May 24 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.46 3/4, up 1 3/4 cents,
Jul 24 CBOT Wheat closed at $5.62, up 1 3/4 cents,
May 24 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.81 3/4, up 1 1/4 cents,
Jul 24 KCBT Wheat closed at $5.75 1/2, up 1 3/4 cents,
May 24 MGEX Wheat closed at $6.56 1/2, up 1 1/2 cents.
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