
US and European wheat futures were little changed near multi-year lows on October 20, with traders weighing abundant global supply and reports of hedge fund short covering. A USDA data release showed US wheat export inspections rose 7.4% week on week, and most US government reports were suspended during the shutdown.
Ample global supply keeps wheat prices under pressure, and feed buyers can expect cheap wheat as a corn substitute, though short covering offers limited support.
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