Placeholder story for stagingCHICAGO / KUALA LUMPUR, 20 September 2026 — Soft wheat futures rose as trade houses trimmed near-term Black Sea export estimates and buyers covered short positions, while palm oil extended gains on tighter nearby offers.The most-active Chicago soft red winter wheat contract climbed 1.9 percent and Paris milling wheat gained 1.6 percent. Dealers pointed to cautious shipment guidance and a modest uptick in North African tender interest rather than a single weather shock.Palm oil rose 1.4 percent, supported by slower production growth and firmer competing vegetable oils. Traders cautioned that futures strength could fade without confirmation from physical premiums.Global Brief Staff • 20 September 2026