Corn retreats on B3 with slow market at year-end

Corn futures contracts had distinct movements on the exchanges, reflecting technical adjustments and demand factors in a period of lower market liquidity. According to analysis by TF Agroeconômica, the Brazilian market was pressured by profit-taking and the slow pace of business typical of the end of the year, while the international scenario was sustained by firm exports and record performance of the ethanol sector. On B3, corn quotations ended Wednesday lower, giving back part of the gains recorded in the previous session. The combination of lower interest from both buyers and sellers contributed to a weaker environment for prices. The contract expiring in January 2026 closed at R$ 71.17, with a daily decline of R$ 0.73 and a weekly drop of R$ 1.10. The March 2026 expiry ended the day quoted at R$ 75.58, with a daily decrease of R$ 0.33 but still accumulating a weekly increase of R$ 0.43. The May 2026 contract closed at R$ 74.83, with a daily loss of R$ 0.28 and a weekly advance ...