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EconomyJuly 30, 2026 at 12:44 AM

Corn Prices Linked to US Weather Conditions: New Market Dynamics Unveiled

724FinanceRüzgar Ersoy

Corn Prices Linked to US Weather Conditions: New Market Dynamics Unveiled

The recent decline in corn prices in U.S. commodities markets has been linked to heightened risk aversion following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) unexpected interest rate hike. December corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) fell by 3.5 cents, settling at $4.77 per bushel. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's downgrade of crop conditions was attributed to hot and dry weather in the Midwest. While Asian buyers increased import purchases this week, traders expressed concerns about potential price increases due to deteriorating U.S. crop conditions. Meanwhile, grain traders are also monitoring rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.