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Wheat Surges Past Corn on Global Supply Fears in July 2026
In this episode of The Commodities Economy, hosts Lucas and Luna drill into the striking divergence in the grains market: wheat up 9.2% in five days while corn gains 7% and soybeans sit flat. They examine the specific forces driving wheat's surge — including drought in key growing regions and export restrictions from major suppliers — and contrast that with corn's more measured rally tied to ethanol demand and fertilizer costs. Along the way, they touch on how the broader commodities backdrop (oil above $81, gold near $4,015, copper at $6.27) is shaping investor expectations for the…
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