Chicago wheat futures hit a three-and-a-half-year high on Sept. 1 after reports that Moscow rejected a moratorium on attacks on Black Sea shipping.
The rejection dims prospects for a quick resumption of grain exports from the region.
Rejection of a Black Sea shipping truce prolongs export disruption from two major exporters, supporting wheat prices and raising feed grain costs for buyers. Renewed risk premium is likely to persist while talks stall.
After 361 past bullish geopolitics events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -1.4% to +3.7%), and +1.3% over 20.
After 94 past bullish geopolitics events, Wheat (HRW) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -2.7% to +5.8%), and +0.1% over 20.
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