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US Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat fell to 0.92B in Q1 2026, released June 2026, down 0.38B from February's 1.3B reading. The reading matched the 0.94B consensus.
across last 12 releases
Jun 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat (United States) was reported at 0.92 billion in March 2026. This missed the market consensus of 0.94 billion by 0.02 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.30 billion.
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 1.30 billion, down from the prior three at 1.40 billion. In June readings over the past 3 years, Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat has averaged 0.82 billion.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.02 billion.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Existing Home Sales MoM (Aug 11) and Existing Home Sales (Aug 11).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat is a financial indicator that measures the amount of wheat held in storage by commercial grain facilities at the end of each quarter. This data is used by investors, traders, and analysts to track the supply and demand of wheat, and to make informed decisions about the future price movements of this important commodity. It provides valuable insights into the current inventory levels and can help predict potential shifts in the market. Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat is a key tool for understanding the health of the wheat industry and its impact on the broader economy.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 0.92 B, consensus 0.94 B. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.3 B. Before that (Dec 2025): 1.68 B.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.4 | 97.8 | 97.70 | Low | ||
| 14:00 | Existing Home Sales MoM | -2.4 | -0.7 | -1.65 | Medium | ||
| 14:00 | Existing Home Sales | 4.09 | 4.07 | 4.05 | High | ||
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.45 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.55 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI | 333.95 | 334.03 | 334.39 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | CPI s.a | 332.568 | 332.6 | 332.85 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI YoY | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | CPI YoY | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.45 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI MoM | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | ||
| 18:00 | Monthly Budget Statement | -120 | -294.6 | -297.10 | Medium | ||
| 18:00 | Budget Balance | -120 | -294.6 | -265.70 | Medium | ||
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1801 | 1799 | 1799.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 199 | 198 | 198.00 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PPI YoY | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.15 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Core PPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.55 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index MoM | -0.3 | 0.1 | 0.55 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 198.75 | 197 | 197.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.45 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.25 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index | 156.566 | 156.41 | 157.36 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 5.5 | 5 | 5.55 | Low | ||