Inflation and rising 'Higher for Longer' interest rates are impacting CHS's operating costs for agricultural and energy businesses (e.g., fuel, fertilizer, labor) and influencing consumer demand for food products.

Energy market volatility, exacerbated by the Strait of Hormuz closure, directly affects the profitability of CHS's Energy Business segment and the cost of fuel for its extensive agricultural and transportation operations.

Global agricultural commodity market dynamics, influenced by geopolitical events and economic conditions, are impacting prices for key agricultural inputs and outputs like grains and oilseeds, affecting CHS's Ag Business and Foods segments.