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U.S. grains: Wheat falls as supply risks ease

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell to their lowest level in 1-1/2 weeks on Friday, surrendering more gains from a recent rally, weighed down by plentiful supplies and slow export sales. Corn and soybean prices also eased, with overall favourable U.S. crop conditions contributing to the downward pressure on prices. Wheat slid from […] Read more




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Nearby spring wheat charts looking bullish

CNS Canada — Nearby technical signals for MGEX spring wheat futures in Minneapolis have turned bullish, as prices rallied during the first part of June. However, the market remains rangebound from a longer-term perspective. The July wheat contact in Minneapolis has climbed by 50 cents per bushel since June 1, and settled Tuesday at US$5.8275. […] Read more





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U.S. grains: Wheat adds two per cent gain to weather-related rally

Reuters — Chicago wheat futures climbed two per cent on Monday, extending last week’s rally on worries over potentially lower crop yields in the U.S. Plains. Wheat’s gains helped pull corn and soybeans close to the multi-week highs they touched on Friday. Weather concerns encouraged investors to cover short positions, said Mark Schultz, chief analyst […] Read more