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Corn Dec '22 (ZCZ22)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Extends Weakness to Wednesday

Corn futures closed down a penny to 5 ¾ cents across most contracts at the Wednesday close, as pressure continues. The front months took the brunt of the hit. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 1/2 cents at $4.07.

USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT of corn to Mexico this morning, with 30,000 MT for 2026/27 and 90,000 for 2027/28.

Export Sales data from USDA will be out on Thursday, with traders looking for 200,000 to 600,000 MT of old crop corn sales in the week ending on July 30. Sales for 2026/27 are seen at 0.7-1.2 MMT

Weekly EIA data showed a total of 1.107 million barrels per day of ethanol production in the week of July 31. That was down 26,000 bpd from the week prior. Stocks saw a draw of 202,000 barrels to 24.524 million barrels. Ethanol exports were 200,000 bpd in that week, up 63,000 bpd from the week prior, with refiner stocks down 3,000 bpd to 936,000 bpd.

The NOAA 7-day QPF shows rains across much of IA, MO,... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
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
$990/900
First Notice Date
11/30/22
Expiration Date
12/14/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
698,210 (-12,126)
902,141 (+52,551)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
493,348 (+1,052)
239,028 (-66,618)
Producers - Long / Short
320,246 (-14,882)
865,651 (+51,263)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
365,961 (+4,909)
24,487 (+3,441)
Managed Money - Long / Short
314,454 (+8,698)
187,678 (-61,365)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
178,894 (-7,646)
51,350 (-5,253)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
623-0 +2.57%
on 12/06/22
675-0 -5.33%
on 11/15/22
-18-2 (-2.78%)
since 11/14/22
3-Month
623-0 +2.57%
on 12/06/22
706-4 -9.55%
on 10/10/22
-43-2 (-6.34%)
since 09/14/22
52-Week
539-2 +18.50%
on 12/15/21
766-2 -16.61%
on 05/16/22
+93-2 (+17.09%)
since 12/14/21

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Soybeans saw losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, with deferreds fractionally mixed. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 3/4 cents at $11.29 3/4. Soymeal...

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ZLZ26 : 67.04 (-0.19%)
ZMZ26 : 316.6 (+0.32%)
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ZSX26 : 1175-0 (+0.02%)
ZSQ26 : 1153-4 (+0.17%)
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Corn Extends Weakness to Wednesday

Corn futures closed down a penny to 5 ¾ cents across most contracts at the Wednesday close, as pressure continues. The front months took the brunt of the hit. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCU26 : 438-0 (+0.29%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2482 (-1.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0712 (-1.32%)
Corn Extends Weakness to Wednesday

Corn futures closed down a penny to 5 ¾ cents across most contracts at the Wednesday close, as pressure continues. The front months took the brunt of the hit. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCU26 : 438-0 (+0.29%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2482 (-1.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0712 (-1.32%)
Soybeans Bounce Off Intraday Weakness, Still Close with Losses

Soybeans saw losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents across most contracts on Wednesday, with deferreds fractionally mixed. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 3/4 cents at $11.29 3/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2898 (-0.40%)
ZLZ26 : 67.04 (-0.19%)
ZMZ26 : 316.6 (+0.32%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1514 (-0.26%)
ZSX26 : 1175-0 (+0.02%)
ZSQ26 : 1153-4 (+0.17%)
ZSU26 : 1157-2 (+0.06%)
Winter Wheat Holds onto Gains into the Close, as Spring Wheat Slides

The wheat complex saw mixed trade into the Wednesday close. Chicago SRW contracts were 3 3/4 to 10 cents higher to close out the midweek session. KC HRW futures were 6 ½ to 14 cents higher across the...

KEZ26 : 734-0 (+0.41%)
KEU26 : 716-2 (+0.39%)
MWU26 : 6.8450 (+0.15%)
ZWU26 : 646-2 (+0.62%)
ZWZ26 : 664-6 (+0.53%)
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Choppy to Lower in Corn

Corn Losses Extend to Wednesday’s Midday

Corn futures are continuing to slide, with contracts down 5 to 6 cents so far on Wednesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $4.07 1/2. USDA reported a private...

ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCZ26 : 461-0 (+0.22%)
ZCU26 : 438-0 (+0.29%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2482 (-1.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0712 (-1.32%)
Wheat Gains Holding at Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across most contracts on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts are 8 cents higher so far on the midweek session. KC HRW futures are 12 cents higher in the front months...

KEZ26 : 734-0 (+0.41%)
KEU26 : 716-2 (+0.39%)
MWU26 : 6.8450 (+0.15%)
ZWU26 : 646-2 (+0.62%)
ZWZ26 : 664-6 (+0.53%)
Soybean Weakness Extends to Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with contracts down 3 to 5 ¼ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 3/4 cents at $11.28 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $2.20 to $3.00, with Soy Oil...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2898 (-0.40%)
ZLZ26 : 67.04 (-0.19%)
ZMZ26 : 316.6 (+0.32%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1514 (-0.26%)
ZSX26 : 1175-0 (+0.02%)
ZSQ26 : 1153-4 (+0.17%)
ZSU26 : 1157-2 (+0.06%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 647-6
2nd Resistance Point 646-0
1st Resistance Point 642-4
Last Price 639-0s
1st Support Level 637-2
2nd Support Level 635-4
3rd Support Level 632-0

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52-Week High 766-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 679-4
Fibonacci 50% 652-6
Last Price 639-0s
Fibonacci 38.2% 626-0
52-Week Low 539-2

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