Military show of strength makes grain market nervous

Jurphaas Lugtenburg Market Analyst · Arable crops · Published Dec 30, 2025
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Ukraine borders the EU, but the peace talks with Russia have more effect on the American grain market than ours when looking at yesterday's closing prices. China's military exercise around Taiwan is also drawing attention. The relationship between China and the US was already strained, and these actions from China are not improving it. American soybean traders will especially notice this.

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