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16.10.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on U.S. Wheat as Net Shorts Widen

Speculative traders increased their bearish exposure to U.S. wheat futures, with net positions sliding further into negative territory, according to the latest data released on 16 October 2026. The CFTC Wheat speculative net positions indicator declined from -16.0K to -17.6K, signaling a modest build-up in net short positions.

The move suggests that market participants are growing slightly more pessimistic on wheat price prospects, adding to short positions rather than scaling them back. While the shift of 1.6K contracts is incremental, it reinforces a cautious sentiment around U.S. wheat, as traders continue to position for potential softness in prices or to hedge against downside risks in the grain market.

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