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European Market Analysis

Regional News Four regions in Russia’s Siberia have declared states of emergency due to heavy rains and flooding.  Milling Wheat  Wheat markets were higher last week with U.S. futures rising about $5/MT while the Paris market added €1.25/MT for the week. Markets remain concerned about dryness in Ukraine and Russia and, to a lesser extent, the U.S. Plains and Canada. Wheat demand in the U.S. is picking up with last week’s Export Sales numbers showing marketing-year high shipments. While the U.S. is seeing positive export demand signals, the EU markets are not, which was a major factor why Matif futures didn’t rally further last week. EU wheat demand continues to see strong competition and pressure from Rus...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0825/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.8525/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $9.96/bushel, down $0.095 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $315.3/short ton, up $0.2...

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