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Soybean Oil Jan '17 (ZLF17)

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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Posting Midday Weakness

Soybeans are down 8 to 12 cents in the front months on Tuesday. There were 110 contracts deliveries overnight in May soybeans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 10 3/4 cents at $11.44 1/2. Soymeal futures are down 60 cents to $2.20 higher on the session, with Soy Oil futures 13 to 30 points higher on the day.

The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed the US soybean crop at 33% planted by May 3, still well above the 23% average pace for this time of year. Emergence was at 13%, vs. 5% on average.

Census trade date was released for March this morning, with a total of 3.949 MMT (145.11 mbu) of soybeans shipped. That was up 12.89% from a year ago but down 5.87% from February. Meal exports were a March record at 1.882 MMT, with bean oil at 70,776 MT. 

May 26 Soybeans  are at $11.95 3/4, down 11 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash  is at $11.44 1/2, down 10 3/4 cents,

Jul 26 Soybeans  are at $12.12, down 10 3/4 cents,

Nov 26 Soybeans  are... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Oil
Contract Size
60,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.01 points ($6.00 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
$600
Margin/Maintenance
$2,310/2,100
First Notice Date
12/30/16
Expiration Date
01/13/17 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Oil Jan '17
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
295,683 (-21,854)
478,778 (-20,139)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
221,584 (-2,764)
49,772 (-5,495)
Producers - Long / Short
184,229 (-21,117)
439,229 (-14,826)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
86,394 (+1,880)
14,489 (-2,696)
Managed Money - Long / Short
187,355 (-3,439)
23,016 (+165)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,229 (+675)
26,756 (-5,660)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
34.29 +3.15%
on 12/23/16
37.28 -5.12%
on 12/15/16
-1.41 (-3.83%)
since 12/13/16
3-Month
33.61 +5.24%
on 10/14/16
38.35 -7.77%
on 12/07/16
+1.71 (+5.08%)
since 10/13/16
52-Week
30.00 +17.90%
on 07/28/16
38.35 -7.77%
on 12/07/16
+4.90 (+16.08%)
since 01/13/16

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Soybeans Posting Midday Weakness

Soybeans are down 8 to 12 cents in the front months on Tuesday. There were 110 contracts deliveries overnight in May soybeans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 10 3/4 cents at $11.44...

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Wheat Posting Tuesday Losses

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Corn Falling at Tuesday’s Midday

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Corn Slipping Back on Tuesday Morning

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Soybeans Slipping Back as Planting Rolls Along

Soybeans are showing 4 to 5 cent losses so far on Tuesday AM trade. Futures posted gains on Monday, with most contracts up 9 ¼ to 19 ¾ cents. Open interest was up 36,208 contracts on Monday, with July...

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ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2247 (-0.63%)
ZSX26 : 1189-4s (-0.61%)
ZSK26 : 1195-6s (-0.97%)
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Wheat Falling Lower on Tuesday, as Ratings Come in Mixed

Wheat is trading with losses so far on Tuesday morning. The wheat complex closed with contracts mixed across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures saw gains of 3 ¼ to 6 ½ cents on the session. New buying...

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MWK26 : 6.8375s (-0.65%)
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Soybeans Rally on Monday

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ZLN26 : 76.91s (+0.50%)
ZMN26 : 320.4s (-0.16%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2247 (-0.63%)
ZSX26 : 1189-4s (-0.61%)
ZSK26 : 1195-6s (-0.97%)
ZSN26 : 1211-4s (-0.92%)
Corn Rally on Monday as Exports Roll

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ZCN26 : 480-0s (-1.18%)
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ZCPAUS.CM : 4.3790 (-1.34%)
Wheat Closes Monday with Mixed Action, as Ratings Come in Mixed

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MWK26 : 6.8375s (-0.65%)
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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 35.37
1st Resistance Point 35.37
Last Price 35.37s
1st Support Level 35.37
2nd Support Level 35.37
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 38.35
Last Price 35.37s
Fibonacci 61.8% 35.16
Fibonacci 50% 34.17
Fibonacci 38.2% 33.19
52-Week Low 30.00

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