Wheat prices to remain low despite weather conditions in Russia

Amid reports that Russia’s autumn-sown crop is heading into winter in worse condition than five years ago, which preceded a slump in output and saw global wheat prices double, we caution against comparing the situation now and the events of 2009-10. With ample global supplies, we remain of the view that price risks are to the downside.

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