US and Black Sea concerns drive UK wheat rally

Uncertainty around Russian and US wheat prospects for harvest 2021 has driven UK and global wheat prices higher as speculative investors turn their attention to agricultural commodities and China makes big purchases.

Alex Black
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US and Black Sea concerns drive UK wheat rally

Uncertainty around Russian and US wheat prospects for harvest 2021 has driven UK and global wheat prices higher as speculative investors turn their attention to agricultural commodities and China makes...

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