June wheat price sees significant slump

Traders make haste as global production fears lessen

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Last month saw a decline in wheat prices
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Last month saw a decline in wheat prices

Futures prices had peaked at the end of May due to concerns over Russian wheat production for 2024. As these fears eased and prospects for other major wheat producers improved, managed money traders sold...

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