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2026.04.2419:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short in U.S. Wheat Futures as Bearish Bets Expand

CFTC data released on 24 April 2026 show that speculative traders have increased their net short exposure to U.S. wheat futures, signaling a more bearish stance on the outlook for prices.

The net speculative position in wheat fell from -18.4K contracts previously to -25.5K, indicating that funds and other non-commercial traders have added to their short positions or reduced longs. This widening negative balance reflects growing expectations of either ample supply, weaker demand, or both, and may exert additional downward pressure on wheat prices in the near term.

The shift underscores a cautious sentiment in the wheat market, with speculative players positioning for continued softness rather than a rebound, as they reassess risks in the broader U.S. agricultural complex.

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