NewsSignalsAI analysis·Reuters·Nov 13, 2026

CBOT corn finishes higher on technical buying, US export sales

Grade Bbullish AI signal$CORN

CBOT corn futures finished higher as strong U.S. export demand and technical buying supported prices, extending a modest weekly recovery. Exporters sold 303,300 metric tons of U.S. corn to Mexico, while weekly 2026/27 export sales reached 2.9 million metric tons, near the upper end of analyst expectations. Reduced U.S. production and stock forecasts could provide additional upside support for corn prices if export demand remains strong.

Bullish strength: 80/100

CBOT December corn futures gained 3 cents to $4.45-1/2 per bushel.
Corn futures advanced 0.9% for the week.
U.S. exporters sold 303,300 metric tons of corn to Mexico.
Weekly 2026/27 export sales reached 2.9 million metric tons.
USDA cut U.S. production and stocks forecasts by more than expected.

Bearish strength: 20/100

The most-active corn contract had recently fallen to a four-month low, indicating prior price weakness.

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