Wheat climbs as Ukraine missile attacks spark fears of export disruption

Chicago wheat rose on Thursday for a fifth consecutive session as Ukrainian long-range missile attacks on Russia raised the threat that escalating conflict could disrupt grain exports.

Soybean futures were flat after two days of losses fuelled by uncertainty about demand for soy-based biodiesel and expectations that top exporter Brazil could produce a record crop.

Corn futures lacked momentum.

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