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06.07.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short in U.S. Wheat Futures as Bearish Bets Grow

Speculative traders increased their bearish exposure to U.S. wheat futures, with net positions falling further into negative territory, according to the latest data released on 06 July 2026. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reported that wheat speculative net positions declined from -48.4K to -55.0K contracts.

The deeper net short stance suggests that market participants are becoming more pessimistic on wheat prices, or at least see greater downside than upside in the near term. While the data do not explain the drivers behind the move, the widening negative position underscores a shift toward stronger bearish sentiment in the U.S. wheat market.

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