How are the global grain and oilseed markets faring after the US election?

Grain markets bounced back after an initial drop following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, with expectations that his policies might boost economic growth. Initially, grain and other commodities fell on news of his win. Trump is viewed as likely to kick off disputes with major trade partners. His first term in office was marked by a trade war with China, the leading ag importer. Trump's pledges to impose 10-60% tariffs on US exports raised fears of retaliatory action, according to yesterday's grains and oilseeds report from CRM Agri. The dollar surged post-election result, driven by expectations that additional Trump’s policies, such as tax cuts and reduced immigration, could lead to higher US inflation, lowering the chance of interest rate cuts. Given that a strong dollar makes US exports more expensive, the Bcom commodities index initially dropped 2.2%. However, it later trimmed losses to 0.8%, as optimism about economic growth and corporate profits drew investors ...