Wheat futures remain near multi-month lows, with Chicago slightly firmer on the day and MATIF broadly flat at a premium to US futures. Ukrainian and Russian export offers have softened; the update also cites weak US demand, possible French-origin interest from China and Egypt, and emerging dryness in southern Russia as a risk to the outlook.
Weak demand and lower Black Sea offers add to available export competition and pressure prices, while dryness in southern Russia and possible import interest provide some offsetting support. Elevated speculative short positions could amplify a rebound if new supportive news emerges.
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