Geopolitical issues primary driver of wheat market

Mark Conlon
Oct 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022

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With spring wheat harvest complete, the market is searching out new variables to drive price trends, opening the door for more volatility, and this was heightened during the first part of October with increased tensions surrounding the Ukraine/Russian war.

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