Wheat Prices Rise Amid Stalled Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine
Wheat prices are rising across the board as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine show little progress. The war continues to disrupt global grain markets, with recent attacks on Kyiv and expectations that hostilities will extend into winter. Futures for Chicago SRW wheat have increased by 4-7 cents per bushel midday Tuesday, while KC HRW futures are up 5-7 cents. Meanwhile, the weekly Export Inspections report showed a significant drop in U.S. wheat shipments compared to previous weeks and last year's figures. Managed money investors flipped back to a net long position of 14,654 contracts for CBT wheat futures as of September 1, while speculators added to their KC wheat positions. A Saudi Arabian tender was canceled due to unsuitable offers, and South Korean importers are seeking 100,000 MT of U.S.-Canadian wheat.
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