
EU wheat prices were capped by a firmer euro as Brexit concerns eased. CME Group also announced it will launch European Union wheat futures in September to challenge Euronext in the world's largest wheat-producing zone.
A stronger euro makes EU wheat more expensive for importers, limiting export competitiveness and capping prices. The new CME contract adds competition in EU wheat price discovery.
After 69 past bearish macro events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.5% over 5 sessions (35% higher; middle half -2.6% to +0.8%), and -0.7% over 20.
After 388 past bullish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.4% to +1.1%), and +0.1% over 20.
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