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Australian wheat rebound eases global supply fears
Australia's wheat outlook has improved sharply after timely rains in key eastern states, with Rabobank upgrading its forecast to as high as 30 million tonnes, up from a dire 21.3 million tonnes…
The Story in Brief
Australia's wheat outlook has improved sharply after timely rains in key eastern states, with Rabobank upgrading its forecast to as high as 30 million tonnes, up from a dire 21.3 million tonnes projected in May. Bendigo Bank sees similar numbers, with upside to 33 million tonnes. While still below last year's 35.8 million tonnes, the crop is above the 10-year average and offers relief as Black Sea exports face disruption and heat waves hit US, Canada and EU crops.
The global supply crunch pushed Chicago wheat futures to a two-year high in July. The US Department of Agriculture is expected to cut its production estimates for American wheat in a key report this week. Though large carryover stocks and the Australian uptick have pulled prices off their peak, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and a looming El Niño threaten the harvest.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Australia's rains alone fix the world's wheat problem is too simple. Global shortages from the Black Sea and heatwaves remain acute, and the El Niño forecast for later this year could still wreck Australian fields. Indian consumers, already facing food inflation, must watch two things: whether the USDA report confirms global stock drawdowns, and whether Black Sea attacks force buyers to scramble for Australian grain. That will set prices for the months ahead.
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