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Wheat Hits Three-Year High as Russia Prepares to Escalate War
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Wheat futures traded on the Chicago Board of Trade reached their highest level since 2023. Russia and Ukraine together account for roughly 30 percent of global wheat exports. Disruptions to agricultural output in the region have contributed to commodity price movements.
Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-27/wheat-hits-three-year-high-as-russia-prepares-to-escalate-war
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