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2026.09.1119:30:00UTC+00Speculators Cut Back on U.S. Wheat Bets as Net Long Positions Nearly Halve

Speculative interest in U.S. wheat futures has cooled markedly, with CFTC wheat speculative net positions falling from 24.7K to 10.5K, according to the latest data updated on 11 September 2026.

The sharp reduction in net long positions suggests that traders have become more cautious on the near-term outlook for wheat prices. A drop of this scale often reflects shifting expectations around supply, demand, or broader market risk appetite, as participants pare back bullish bets.

While the figures do not specify the underlying drivers, the move from 24.7K to 10.5K net positions signals a clear softening in speculative conviction in the U.S. wheat market, potentially tempering price volatility if the trend persists in the coming weeks.

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