CBOT wheat ends higher on global export optimism, short-covering

Reuters
2026.01.16 20:23
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Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on January 16, driven by strong corn prices and fresh export demand. March soft red winter wheat settled at $5.18 per bushel, while hard red winter wheat and spring wheat also saw gains. Traders are awaiting results from a Saudi wheat tender for 595,000 tons, which is expected to support global prices. India has permitted the export of 500,000 metric tons of wheat flour, and snowfall in southern Russia has not harmed winter crops. U.S. markets will be closed on Monday for a federal holiday.