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Corn Dec '26 (ZCZ26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Holding Firmer Ahead of USDA Report

Corn is starting off Friday with mixed trade, as July is up 1 ¾ cents and other front months fractionally lower.  Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. Open interest was down 1,845 contracts on Thursday mainly in the front months. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight.  The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4.

USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed a total of 565,810 MT of old crop corn bookings in the week of 7/2. That was the second lowest total for the marketing year and down 55.2% from the same week last year. Mexico was the top buyer of 168,900 MT, with 162,900 MT sold to Japan, and 149,800 MT to Colombia. New crop sales were just 401,667 MT in that week, down 44.8% from this week in 2025. A bulk of the sales were to South Korea at 136,000 MT, with 112,000 MT to Japan and 57,000 MT to Colombia. Accumulated sales of 6.55 MMT for 20... 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
11/30/26 (143 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (157 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 30, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
715,778 (-101,173)
750,657 (-82,789)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
490,117 (-30,845)
425,940 (-36,689)
Producers - Long / Short
362,413 (-70,542)
715,454 (-68,018)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
338,417 (-18,319)
20,255 (-2,459)
Managed Money - Long / Short
293,291 (-15,437)
360,287 (-23,260)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
196,826 (-15,408)
65,653 (-13,429)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
425-6 +7.22%
on 06/30/26
465-6 -1.99%
on 07/08/26
+9-6 (+2.18%)
since 06/10/26
3-Month
425-6 +7.22%
on 06/30/26
506-4 -9.87%
on 05/13/26
-15-6 (-3.34%)
since 04/10/26
52-Week
425-6 +7.22%
on 06/30/26
506-4 -9.87%
on 05/13/26
+3-4 (+0.77%)
since 07/10/25

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MWU26 : 6.5300 (+2.19%)
ZSX26 : 1188-6 (+0.61%)
XBX26 : 239.00 (+2.80%)
XEU26 : 67.93 (+0.67%)
SWV26 : 460.70 (-2.31%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4702 (-0.51%)
ZOZ26 : 363-0 (+1.11%)
ZRU26 : 14.005 (+0.47%)
MLU26 : 216.25 (+5.49%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 459-4 (+1.66%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-07-10

KGV26 : 0.7893s (-0.06%)
ZSX26 : 1188-6 (+0.61%)
KIF27 : 310.00 (unch)
XBX26 : 239.00 (+2.80%)
KOU26 : 4,513s (-1.76%)
SWV26 : 460.70 (-2.31%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4702 (-0.51%)
ZOZ26 : 363-0 (+1.11%)
BJQ26 : 1.6290 (-0.97%)
ZMZ26 : 320.4 (+1.59%)
MLU26 : 216.25 (+5.49%)
ZCZ26 : 459-4 (+1.66%)
Soybeans Showing Steady Friday AM Trade

Soybeans are holding steady on Friday morning. Futures were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionally to 8 cents lower. Open interest suggested new selling, up 8,425...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4123 (+0.91%)
ZLZ26 : 69.09 (+0.68%)
ZMZ26 : 320.4 (+1.59%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2468 (+0.64%)
ZSX26 : 1188-6 (+0.61%)
ZSN26 : 1184-4 (+0.40%)
ZSQ26 : 1188-2 (+0.89%)
Corn Holding Firmer Ahead of USDA Report

Corn is starting off Friday with mixed trade, as July is up 1 ¾ cents and other front months fractionally lower. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July...

ZCZ26 : 459-4 (+1.66%)
ZCU26 : 437-6 (+1.45%)
ZCN26 : 432-4 (+1.11%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2231 (+1.76%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0673 (+1.51%)
Wheat Showing Friday Morning Gains

Wheat is trading with double digit gains in the winter wheats and spring wheat up a nickel. The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago...

KEU26 : 679-4 (+3.86%)
KEN26 : 661-2 (+2.96%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 630-0 (+3.07%)
ZWU26 : 642-4 (+3.67%)
Soybeans Correct Lower on Thursday Ahead of Friday USDA Reports

Soybeans were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionallt to 8 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4123 (+0.91%)
ZLZ26 : 69.09 (+0.68%)
ZMZ26 : 320.4 (+1.59%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2468 (+0.64%)
ZSX26 : 1188-6 (+0.61%)
ZSN26 : 1184-4 (+0.40%)
ZSQ26 : 1188-2 (+0.89%)
Corn Fades Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4. USDA’s...

ZCZ26 : 459-4 (+1.66%)
ZCU26 : 437-6 (+1.45%)
ZCN26 : 432-4 (+1.11%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2231 (+1.76%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0673 (+1.51%)
Wheat Posts Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts posted gains of 4 ¾ to 12 cents on the day. KC HRW futures saw higher trade...

KEU26 : 679-4 (+3.86%)
KEN26 : 661-2 (+2.96%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 630-0 (+3.07%)
ZWU26 : 642-4 (+3.67%)
"Shootin' the Bull" about increasing assumption of risk

Price erosion continues, with basis remaining wide.

Wheat Showing Midday Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex is posting Thursday gains at midday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW contracts are showing are up 8 to 11 ½ cents higher. There were 25 delivery notices for July futures overnight....

KEU26 : 679-4 (+3.86%)
KEN26 : 661-2 (+2.96%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 630-0 (+3.07%)
ZWU26 : 642-4 (+3.67%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed above 50%. The market is indicating support for a bullish trend.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 461-7
2nd Resistance Point 458-5
1st Resistance Point 455-3
Last Price 459-0
1st Support Level 448-7
2nd Support Level 445-5
3rd Support Level 442-3

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52-Week High 506-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 475-5
Fibonacci 50% 466-1
Last Price 459-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 456-5
52-Week Low 425-6

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