Wheat prices fell Thursday morning in the US.

At 9:38 am (Brasilia time) this Thursday (26), the May wheat contract traded on Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) It was operating with a moderate decline of 4.00 points and 0.67%, quoted at US$ cents 593.75/bushel, however, with a loss of 0.34% for the week so far. Kansas City Bank Exchange (KCBT)The grain rose 1.00 point and 0.16%, to US$ cents 616.75/bushel, but with a partial weekly advance of 1.81%. On the previous day (25), the cereal futures rose 1.31% in CBOT and 2.28% in KCBT, quoted at 597.75/bushel and 617.75/bushel, respectively. This morning, prices were pressured by a profit-taking market movementGiven the large increases of the last few days. On the other hand, losses were avoided. for the rescheduling of the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to May 14th and 15thThe summit between the presidents should lead to progress on new trade agreements. benefiting agricultural commodities in the States UnitedNo climate field, us USA, Red flag alerts for forest fires They were issued to several states in the North American plains region, from northern Nebraska to southern Texas. According to the US National Weather ServiceIn addition to the dry weather and low relative humidity, strong gusts of wind are being recorded, which increases the chances of… fire spread in winter wheat farming regions.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.