Durum wheat prices in the Italian market are experiencing a significant increase, reaching up to 320 euros per ton for high-quality varieties. This surge has led to the closure of some operations. In France and Canada, prices are also on a rising trend, with France's December '24 prices at 223 euros per ton. However, it's anticipated that this upward trend might face challenges due to the non-competitiveness of European harvests. Meanwhile, on the Chicago Stock Exchange, soft wheat prices have seen a slight uptick, driven by concerns over weather in key producing countries and the interest of speculative capital in grains.