High grains in Chicago boost optimism

The main agricultural commodities started Thursday (17) on the rise at the Chicago Stock Exchange, driven by domestic and external demand, and a weaker dollar in the international market. The information comes from TF Agroeconômica, which highlighted the joint advance of soybeans, corn, and wheat, following the recovery of commodities after recent declines. Soybeans were the highlight of the day, with the November/25 contract rising to US$ 1,014.75 per bushel (+4.00) and the May/26 quoted at US$ 1,061.50 (+3.00). In Brazil, the CEPEA indicator recorded a slight daily drop of 0.20% in Paraná, at R$ 132.96 per bag, while in Paranaguá it was R$ 138.17. China made its first purchase of Brazilian soybeans after the Golden Week holiday, but demand remains weak, even with the need for up to 9 million tons in the coming months. Corn also showed strength, with the December/25 contract at US$ 424.00 (+2.25) and July/26 at US$ 451.75 (+2.25). On B3, prices rose to R$ 67.93 in November/25 ...