Trump threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' revives oil, wheat prices

• Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran ’extremely hard’ revives Iran war fears
• Oil prices gain, encouraging buying in some grains too
• US wheat prices retreat from highs, as export sales disappoint
• European wheat futures retain support from sagging currencies

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Wheat accelerates rebound amid talk of importer interest

• Crude oil prices revive, after Trump warns Iran to ’behave’
• Commodities overall look for first winning session in a week
• Wheat prices especially strong, as weather jitters linger
• Algeria purchase stokes talk of importer restocking

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Weather concerns shield wheat from oil's slide below $80

• Crude oil prices fall to lowest since early days of Iran war
• Oilseeds dragged lower. Rapeseed falls below €510/t
• However, wheat recovers, amid weather concerns
• US wetness and heatwaves in Europe, eastern Russia in focus

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Grains stage recovery after early dive on Iran-US deal

• Iran-US ceasefire deal sends Brent crude to three-month low
• Grains initially pulled lower too, to multi-month lows
• However, signs of technical support help foster recovery
• Funds have already sold down grains at record pace