A USDA GAIN report projects Australia's 2020-21 wheat crop at 31 million tonnes, the second largest on record and more than double the prior drought-hit year. It forecasts wheat exports of 21 million tonnes and notes that China has threatened but not formally announced a wheat ban.
A large Australian crop and strong export forecast add meaningful supply to world wheat markets, pressuring prices, especially in Southeast Asia where Australia is expected to regain share.
After 1,006 past bearish report events, WHEAT moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.8%), and +0.3% over 20.
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