Global prices for grains and oilseeds showed moderate gains after a weak close to last week’s holiday-shortened trading. Market support came from the measured reaction of global financial markets to developments in Venezuela, where the United States detained President Nicolás Maduro, ProAgro Group reports.

Investors closely monitored Asian trading sessions to assess whether rising political tensions would trigger a sell-off in so-called risk assets, including equities and non-precious metal commodities. However, these concerns did not materialize: Asian stock indices moved closer to record highs, while U.S. stock index futures edged higher.

Against this backdrop, demand for safe-haven assets remained moderate. The U.S. dollar and gold strengthened slightly, but overall market sentiment stayed stable. This allowed grain and soybean futures to recover some of their losses recorded at the end of last week.

Analysts note that the absence of a sharp negative reaction in financial markets eased pressure on agricultural futures, creating conditions for a cautious rebound in prices at the start of the new trading week.

Earlier, it was reported that oversupply and trade conflicts shaped global agricultural markets in 2025.

Source: ProFarmer