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UK grain market shrugs off rate rise HGCA

- 15 February 2000
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  • Delivered markets last week witnessed a slight increase in activity over the previous week. In general, prices firmed by about 50p/t, although some positions and regions remain unchanged.
  • The market largely shrugged off Thursdays 0.25% interest rate rise and the rejection of free market export refund certificates by the MANCOM.
  • Port activity, rather than any domestic consideration remains the focus of attention with traders.
  • With land work now beginning for many farmers, traders suggested finding suitable ex-farm supplies could be made more difficult in the short-term.
  • UK export prices were little changed from last weeks values. Trade sources reported that price developments were very much in line with currency movements.
  • The volumes traded remained limited, in response to slow farmer selling. However, ports were reportedly active with barley shipments to the Middle East and some wheat to South Korea.

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    Taken from HGCA weekly MI Bulletin
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