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Hard Red Winter Wheat May '26 (KEK26)

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Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Closes with Friday Losses

The wheat complex closed Friday with losses. Chicago SRW futures were down 4 to 5 cents in most contracts, as March was down 6 ½ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 4 to 5 cents on Friday, with March losing 13 ¼ cents since last Friday. MPLS spring wheat was fractionally lower to close Friday, with March up 2 ¾ cents on the week.

Commitment of Traders data as of November 18 showed spec funds trimming 10,070 contracts as from their net short position in Chicago wheat futures and options to 48,691 contracts as of that date. In KC wheat futures and options, managed money cut 13,278 contracts from their net short to 19,939 contracts. 

Export Sales data for the week ending on November 20 will be released on Monday, with analysts looking for 300,000-750,000 MT in wheat sales.

A South Korean importer purchased a total of 65,000 MT of wheat in a private purchased overnight. 

Dec 25 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.34 1/2, unch,

Mar 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.29 1/4... Read more

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
04/30/26 (138 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (152 days)

Seasonal Chart

Hard Red Winter Wheat May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 18, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
125,653 (-4,043)
119,071 (+6,598)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
75,561 (-4,342)
79,300 (-16,134)
Producers - Long / Short
47,104 (-7,731)
101,448 (+1,178)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
66,058 (-1,718)
5,132 (+14)
Managed Money - Long / Short
52,953 (-3,569)
74,115 (-16,304)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
22,608 (-773)
5,185 (+170)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
530-2 +0.05%
on 12/12/25
561-4 -5.52%
on 11/18/25
-24-0 (-4.33%)
since 11/12/25
3-Month
513-2 +3.36%
on 10/14/25
564-0 -5.94%
on 11/05/25
-18-4 (-3.37%)
since 09/12/25
52-Week
513-2 +3.36%
on 10/14/25
695-6 -23.75%
on 02/19/25
-94-4 (-15.12%)
since 12/12/24

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 542-1
2nd Resistance Point 539-5
1st Resistance Point 535-1
Last Price 530-4s
1st Support Level 528-1
2nd Support Level 525-5
3rd Support Level 521-1

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52-Week High 695-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 626-0
Fibonacci 50% 604-4
Fibonacci 38.2% 583-0
Last Price 530-4s
52-Week Low 513-2

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