At the close of Monday (28), wheat on the Chicago Stock Exchange (CBOT) in March fell 12.75 points and 2.03%, quoted at US$ 614.25 / bushel. Wheat, on the Kansas Stock Exchange, at the same maturity, fell 12 points and 2.04%, at $ cents 577.00 / bushel. The wheat market retreated in this session following the fall of other grains at CBOT in the movement of profit realization, despite financial optimism and expectations of demand recovery. In addition, operators followed during the day reports of rains favorable to the development of the winter crop in North American areas this week. Weekly shipments of wheat from the United States totaled 304,000 tonnes until the 24th, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). A drop of 22.45% compared to the previous week and about 43% below the weekly average.
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