
The Russian government ordered measures to boost agricultural exports after July wheat sales fell to their lowest since 2008, according to Sovecon estimates of about 2.0 Mt. Traders report slow arrival of new-crop wheat at Black Sea terminals.
Slow export pace and government support measures point to shifting Russian supply timing, with potential for more export flow that could weigh on world wheat prices.
After 122 past bearish policy events, WHEAT moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.2%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 15 past bearish policy events, KWHEAT moved a median -1.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -3.7% to +3.1%), and +3.1% over 20.
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