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Wheat price today

Today’s wheat view with USD/bu snapshot, FX context, and an evidence-backed move summary.

Key facts (AI-ready)

Wheat was above the prior validated observation by +3.89%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. 11 headline(s) matched the page date 2026-05-12. They are shown as supporting context only, not proof of causality. Recent headlines: RSS: High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds | RSS: EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop’s takeover attempt

Metric (USD / bu)
$651.90
24h move
+3.89%
Last observation
May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
Source & methodology
Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · ZW.F · History: Stooq · ZW.F

Multi-horizon analysis

Rule-based short, medium, and long horizon read from the same validated series window. Headlines are context only, not proof of causality.

Short term
1d / 7d

Wheat is still carrying short-term upside momentum, with +3.89% on the latest observation and +4.15% over 7 days.

11 headline(s) matched the same calendar day as the latest observation (May 12, 2026); they are shown as supporting context only.

Window metrics
1d +3.89% · 7d +4.15%
Observed window
May 5, 2026, 3:50 PM -> May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
Range high / low
$651.90 / $605.60
As of
May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
Confidence
High
Medium term
30d / 90d

Wheat is still in a constructive medium-term trend across the 30d and 90d windows.

The latest observation is sitting near the upper end of the recent range.

Window metrics
30d +14.17% · 90d +21.34%
Observed window
Feb 11, 2026 -> May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
Range position
87%
Range high / low
$668.40 / $537.25
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Wheat still looks structurally firm on the 1-year window.

The long-term read uses a full 1-year window and checks whether the latest level is holding up versus the range high.

Window metrics
180d +21.68% · 365d +26.52%
Observed window
May 12, 2025 -> May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
Drawdown vs high
-2.47%
Range high / low
$668.40 / $496.75
Confidence
High
$651.90
Spot snapshot · USD / bu
+3.89%
Day metrics
$627.50 → $651.90
High $668.40
Low $496.75
As of 2026-05-12 15:52 UTC (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

Display currency is already USD, so the headline above shows the same spot reference. Use the link below to open other currency pages.

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USD / bu
$651.90
USD / metric ton (approx.)
$23,953
CNY per bu
CN¥4,427.77
EUR per bu
€555.37
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · ZW.F · History: Stooq · ZW.F

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · ZW.F · History: Stooq · ZW.FLast observation: May 12, 2026, 3:52 PM

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Price chartUSD / bu over time; hover for date and price.$620$640May 5, 4 PMMay 8, 9 PMMay 12, 3 PM
HighMay 12, 2026, 3:52 PM
$651.9
LowMay 7, 2026, 3:40 PM
$605.6
USD / bu · $605.6 $651.9
Today summary

Wheat moved with the latest update while weather and export headlines stayed mixed; treat short-term moves as liquidity-driven unless confirmed by multiple sources.

AI-ready summary

Likely drivers: weather and yield risk, Black Sea flows, export inspections, dollar tone, and positioning. Several factors can overlap in the same session.

FAQ teasers

Why is wheat quoted in USD per bushel here?
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Why price moved

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Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): May 12, 2026, 12:03 PM

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · ZW.F · History: Stooq · ZW.F

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