Soybean futures on the CBOT closed lower, with November and January contracts dropping. The decline in prices was due to stable weather conditions in South America and the completion of the American harvest. However, American exports prevented a greater drop in soybean prices.
Ukraine has suspended the use of its Black Sea grain corridor due to a perceived threat from Russian warplanes. The suspension, which was requested by the military, has been in effect for two days and may be extended. The corridor was established in August to bypass a blockage in the Black Sea after Russia withdrew from a previous trade agreement with Ukraine.