Cereals & Oilseeds

5 May 2026

Last week there were continued gains in global grain markets, partly due to stronger crude oil prices as the conflict continues in the Middle East.

11 May 2026

Falls in crude oil prices on hopes for a deal to end the war in the Middle East pulled grain prices lower last week.

18 May 2026

Global wheat prices rose last week as the market focused on early forecasts for lower global wheat supplies next season (2026/27).

26 May 2026

Grain markets rose last week due to the trade agreement between the US and China and a further decline in US winter wheat conditions.

1 June 2026

Global grain prices fell last week amid improved weather forecasts, harvest pressure and lower crude oil prices.

8 June 2026

Grain markets were mainly driven lower last week by good US crop conditions, steady planting progress of spring crops, and harvest pressure as Northern Hemisphere harvests commence.

15 June 2026

Global grain markets ended mixed last week. However, the general sentiment was market pressure.

22 June 2026

Global grain markets ended mixed last week. However, the general sentiment was market pressure.

29 June 2026

Global grain markets were influenced mainly by weather, harvest progress, currency movements and crude oil last week, with wheat and maize finishing mixed rather than in a clear trend.

6 July 2026

Global grain markets were influenced mainly by weather, harvest progress, currency movements and crude oil last week, with wheat and maize finishing mixed rather than in a clear trend.

14 July 2026

Grain prices reached multi-week highs last week due to the re-escalation of the conflicts in the Black Sea and Middle East, plus concerns about European crops.

20 July 2026

Grain futures rose sharply last week as the conflict in the Black Sea escalated further, while concerns persist about European crops.

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