
Why are Wheat - Chicago Prices so high?
09-12-2025 - Over the past month, the price of Wheat (Chicago) has remained relatively stable, beginning at 535.5 ¢/bsh and experiencing a slight increase to 536.0 ¢/bsh. This stability indicates a steady market for this commodity during the period. The forecast predicts a decrease to 530.0 ¢/bsh, a 1.1% drop from the current price of 536.0 ¢/bsh, suggesting a generally flat to slightly downward trend. This forecast highlights potential market volatility that could impact raw material prices.
The anticipated price reduction of -5.75¢/bsh is largely attributed to supply factors, including production activities and weather conditions. While supply and technical data point to a price decline, demand and market flows exert upward pressure, resulting in a mixed outlook for wheat prices.
According to the Wheat Market Outlook from Sask Wheat, dated December 8, 2025, Chicago wheat futures are currently priced at $5.35 per bushel, down from a one-month high of $5.63 on November 18, 2025. This downward trend is consistent with the forecasted decline to 530.0 ¢/bsh in the upcoming month. Overall, the market for wheat appears to be experiencing a period of stability with potential for slight downward movement, influenced by various supply and demand factors.
The anticipated price reduction of -5.75¢/bsh is largely attributed to supply factors, including production activities and weather conditions. While supply and technical data point to a price decline, demand and market flows exert upward pressure, resulting in a mixed outlook for wheat prices.
According to the Wheat Market Outlook from Sask Wheat, dated December 8, 2025, Chicago wheat futures are currently priced at $5.35 per bushel, down from a one-month high of $5.63 on November 18, 2025. This downward trend is consistent with the forecasted decline to 530.0 ¢/bsh in the upcoming month. Overall, the market for wheat appears to be experiencing a period of stability with potential for slight downward movement, influenced by various supply and demand factors.
What is the current / spot price of Wheat - Chicago?
Wheat - Chicago Price Today
December 9, 2025
Current Price
536
$/bsh
What is the forecast for the price of Wheat - Chicago?
Wheat - Chicago Price Forecast
December 9, 2025
1 Month Forecast
530
$/bsh
1 Year Forecast
657.25
$/bsh
What are the short-term drivers of Wheat - Chicago prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Short term price trends - Satellite-observed activity in Saskatchewan (Canada) - The shape of the futures curve - Grain exports from Australia Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Grain exports from Kazakhstan
What are the long-term drivers of Wheat - Chicago prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Movements in the Turkish Lira - Grain exports from Kazakhstan - The shape of the futures curve (adjusted for the risk free rate and price volatility) Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - Long term price trends - EWMA-based technical analysis
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