CBOT corn falls as stronger dollar and sluggish exports weigh on market
CBOT corn futures fell for a second straight session as the dollar hit a 1.5-year high and export sales remain at their slowest pace since 2023.
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what happened
According to Reuters, Chicago Board of Trade corn futures declined for a second straight session on Thursday. A stronger US dollar could further dampen already weak export sales, while favorable early-season weather for crops in South America added to the pressure.
The dollar index climbed to a 1.5-year high, making dollar-priced commodities harder to sell abroad. The US Department of Agriculture raised its South American corn production forecast, while cutting its outlook for US corn exports in the 2026/27 season. On Tuesday, corn had rallied after the agency lowered its forecast for end-of-season US supplies.
December corn futures settled 5.5 cents lower at $4.425 per bushel. The weekly export sales report is due Friday, a day later than usual because of a federal holiday on Wednesday.
why it matters
A stronger dollar makes American grain more expensive for overseas buyers, and exports have run slower since the season began than at any point since 2023. That adds pressure on prices, and traders will watch Friday's sales report closely.
market impact
Corn: stronger dollar and weak exports press CBOT futures lower
- Corn (CBOT futures) pressure down — weak exports and a stronger dollar reduce demand for US corn
- US dollar pressure up — the dollar index reached a 1.5-year high
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- CBOT corn ends lower on stronger US dollar, sluggish exports — Reuters, 12 November 2026 at 20:13 UTC
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