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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat fell to 1.3B in Q4 2025
FMPQuarterlyReleased March 2026
US Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat fell to 1.3B in Q4 2025, released March 2026, down 0.38B from November's 1.68B reading. The reading matched the 1.31B consensus.
Latest Release
1.300000
Actual
1.310000
Consensus
1.680000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.02 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 1.33
Actual: 1.3
Error: +0.02
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat (United States) was reported at 1.30 billion in December 2025. This missed the market consensus of 1.31 billion by 0.01 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.68 billion.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 1.70 billion, up from the prior three at 1.22 billion. In March readings over the past 3 years, Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat has averaged 1.21 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
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.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat — United States
DEFINITION
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.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
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.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Mar 2026): actual 1.3 B, consensus 1.31 B. Prior reading (Dec 2025): 1.68 B. Before that (Sep 2025): 2.12 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind 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.