Wheat Futures Retreat on Robust China Harvest

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Wheat futures prices retreated amid reports of a robust harvest in China, the largest global wheat producer. The improved production outlook suggests ample supply, alleviating concerns about wheat market tightness and influencing global commodity markets.

Wheat futures slipped to around $6.1 per bushel in early July, retreating from a three-week high reached on July 9, as strong production data from China reinforced expectations of ample global supplies. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the world’s top wheat grower’s harvest increased to 138.95 million metric tons, from 138.16 million metric ...