Corn fluctuates on B3 with a drop in the dollar.

The corn market started the week with a divided behavior between Brazil and the United States, influenced by exchange rate variations and position adjustments by investors. According to an analysis by TF Agroeconômica, futures contracts on B3 ended the trading session mixed, reflecting the drop in the dollar and the rise recorded on the Chicago Stock Exchange. The 25/26 crop maturities lost strength with the retreat of the American currency, while longer contracts followed the international advance. A survey by Cepea shows that corn prices in the domestic market remain firm, resuming the levels observed in June. Producers are focusing on sowing the summer crop, and in some regions, heavy rains have generated concern. Trading remains contained, with sellers prioritizing already established contracts and waiting for new appreciations to return to the spot market. On the other hand, buyers report sufficient stocks for the short term and are making occasional purchases. Cepea ...