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Hard Red Winter Wheat Dec '25 (KEZ25)

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Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Looks to Resume Trade on Friday

Wheat futures will have a hard open at 8:30 am CST this morning. The wheat complex posted strength on Wednesday, with all three exchanges seeing gains. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 6 cents higher on Wednesday’s short session. Open interest was down 3,571 contracts on Wednesday. KC HRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat was steady to a penny higher on the day. 

The forecast for the next 7 days showed light precip for parts of the Plains, with some SRW country looking at heavier totals.

Export Sales data as of December 11 has the wheat export commitment total at 19.855 MMT, which is 22% ahead of last year. That is also 81% of USDA’s full marketing year projection and faster than the 79% average sales pace.

Mar 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.21 3/4, up 4 3/4 cents,

May 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.32 1/4, up 5 cents,

Mar 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.34, up 6 cents,

May 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.46, up 6 cents,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$1,760/1,600
First Notice Date
11/28/25
Expiration Date
12/12/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Hard Red Winter Wheat Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,003 (+1,087)
103,568 (-5,515)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
85,510 (+7,073)
96,568 (+14,146)
Producers - Long / Short
42,439 (+1,429)
92,110 (-5,949)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
67,151 (-1,641)
3,045 (-865)
Managed Money - Long / Short
62,013 (+5,449)
88,622 (+14,330)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,497 (+1,624)
7,946 (-184)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
498-6 unch
on 12/12/25
534-0 -6.60%
on 11/14/25
-26-6 (-5.09%)
since 11/12/25
3-Month
477-2 +4.50%
on 10/14/25
540-0 -7.64%
on 11/05/25
-16-0 (-3.11%)
since 09/12/25
52-Week
477-2 +4.50%
on 10/14/25
682-6 -26.95%
on 02/19/25
-107-2 (-17.70%)
since 12/12/24

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Wheat Looks to Resume Trade on Friday

Wheat futures will have a hard open at 8:30 am CST this morning. The wheat complex posted strength on Wednesday, with all three exchanges seeing gains. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 6 cents higher on Wednesday’s...

KEK26 : 545-4 (-0.09%)
KEH26 : 533-2 (-0.14%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 518-2 (-0.67%)
ZWK26 : 530-0 (-0.42%)
Soybeans Look to Post Christmas Trade Following Gain on Wednesday

The CBoT will open back up this morning at 8:30 am CST. Soybean futures were in a jolly mood leading into the Christmas break, with contracts 11 to 14 cents higher. Open interest was down 4,814 contracts...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8814 (-0.35%)
ZLH26 : 49.22 (-0.61%)
ZMH26 : 308.5 (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1059-4 (-0.35%)
ZSH26 : 1073-0 (-0.33%)
Corn Bulls Look to Extend Holiday Gains on Friday

The corn market will resume trading with a hard open at 8:30 am CST this morning. Corn futures rounded out the pre-Christmas session with contracts 3 to 4 cents higher. Preliminary open interest was up...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 457-6 (-0.27%)
ZCH26 : 449-2 (-0.39%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0481 (-0.43%)
Soybean Bulls Open Christmas Presents Early on Wednesday

Soybean futures were in a jolly mood leading into the Christmas break, with contracts 11 to 14 cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 11 3/4 cents higher at $9.92 3/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8814 (-0.35%)
ZLH26 : 49.22 (-0.61%)
ZMH26 : 308.5 (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1059-4 (-0.35%)
ZSH26 : 1073-0 (-0.33%)
Wheat Rallies into Christmas Break

The wheat complex posted strength on Wednesday, with all three exchanges seeing gains. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 6 cents higher on Wednesday’s short session. KC HRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents in...

KEK26 : 545-4 (-0.09%)
KEH26 : 533-2 (-0.14%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 518-2 (-0.67%)
ZWK26 : 530-0 (-0.42%)
Corn Bulls Spread Holiday Cheer on Wednesday

Corn futures rounded out the pre-Christmas session with contracts 3 to 4 cents higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 1/2 cent to $4.07 1/2. The markets will be closed for Christmas...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 457-6 (-0.27%)
ZCH26 : 449-2 (-0.39%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0481 (-0.43%)
Wheat Rallying into Christmas Break

The wheat complex is showing gains across most contracts on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 7 to 8 cents higher so far on the short session. KC HRW futures are up 6 to 7 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 545-4 (-0.09%)
KEH26 : 533-2 (-0.14%)
MWH26 : 5.7975 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 518-2 (-0.67%)
ZWK26 : 530-0 (-0.42%)
Soybean Bulls Getting Early Christmas Present on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with 10 to 12 cents across most contracts on Wednesday, as the market gets prepped for the Thursday Holiday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 10 1/4 cents higher...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8814 (-0.35%)
ZLH26 : 49.22 (-0.61%)
ZMH26 : 308.5 (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSF26 : 1059-4 (-0.35%)
ZSH26 : 1073-0 (-0.33%)
Corn Stronger Heading into the Early Close

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cent to $4.06 1/2. The markets will close early today and...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 457-6 (-0.27%)
ZCH26 : 449-2 (-0.39%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0481 (-0.43%)
Wheat Prices Are Headed for Their Longest Rally Since April. How You Should Play Futures Here.

March hard red winter wheat futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

KEH26 : 533-2 (-0.14%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 504-1
2nd Resistance Point 503-1
1st Resistance Point 500-7
Last Price 498-6s
1st Support Level 497-5
2nd Support Level 496-5
3rd Support Level 494-3

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52-Week High 682-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 604-2
Fibonacci 50% 580-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 555-6
Last Price 498-6s
52-Week Low 477-2

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