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Corn Jul '25 (ZCN25)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Posts Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures held on Tuesday, with contracts up 4 to 5 cents at the close. A limit rally in the wheat market was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 cents to $4.39. 

The May WASDE report from this morning saw a 15 mbu increase to the US ending stocks projection to 2.142 bbu, via a 15 mbu cut to ethanol. The first 2026/27 US balance sheet from the World Ag Outlook Board showed an ending stocks at 1.957 bbu slightly above the average trade estimate. The 2026 US production number was tallied at 15.995 bbu, with yield seen at 183 bpa. 

Brazil production was raised 3 MMT by USDA to 135 MMT, with Argentina up 7 MMT to 59 MMT. World Ending stocks were up 2.14 MMT to 296.95 MMT for old crop. New crop carryout was pegged at 277.54 MMT.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 57% planted as of Sunday, which was 5% ahead of the 5-year average pace of 52%. Just KS, MI, MO, NC, PA, and WI were behind their average planting pace. The cr... 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
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
06/30/25
Expiration Date
07/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Jul '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
752,467 (+24,225)
1,121,315 (+110,944)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
601,877 (+72,596)
168,493 (-20,048)
Producers - Long / Short
348,374 (-12,026)
1,052,427 (+96,950)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
379,832 (+30,693)
44,627 (+8,436)
Managed Money - Long / Short
440,048 (+59,479)
95,407 (-19,590)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
161,829 (+13,117)
73,086 (-458)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
398-6 +3.51%
on 07/14/25
446-4 -7.56%
on 06/16/25
-31-6 (-7.14%)
since 06/13/25
3-Month
398-6 +3.51%
on 07/14/25
496-0 -16.78%
on 04/15/25
-80-0 (-16.24%)
since 04/14/25
52-Week
398-6 +3.51%
on 07/14/25
521-4 -20.85%
on 02/19/25
-33-0 (-7.40%)
since 07/12/24

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U.S. and global wheat production projections down for 2026/2027

I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. The forecast for 2026/27 United States winter wheat is down 25 percent from last...

Soybeans Closes with Tuesday Gains USDA Tightens Stocks

Soybeans were in rally mode on Tuesday, with contracts up 10 1/4 to 13 3/4 cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 14 1/2 cents at $11.61 3/4. Soymeal futures were up...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6078 (+1.26%)
ZLN26 : 75.23 (-0.17%)
ZMN26 : 331.4 (+0.91%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3840 (+0.90%)
ZSX26 : 1207-2 (+0.19%)
ZSK26 : 1213-4s (+1.15%)
ZSN26 : 1228-0 (+0.10%)
Corn Posts Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures held on Tuesday, with contracts up 4 to 5 cents at the close. A limit rally in the wheat market was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 cents to $4.39. The...

ZCZ26 : 503-4 (+0.30%)
ZCN26 : 481-0 (+0.21%)
ZCK26 : 467-2s (+1.41%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.6393 (+0.91%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.3890 (+1.17%)
Wheat Rallies the Limit on Tuesday as USDA Releases Production Updates

The wheat complex was in rally mode on Tuesday, hitting the limit in a few contracts. Chicago SRW was up as little as 13 ½ cents in the deferreds to the 45 cent limit in July. KC HRW futures rallied from...

KEN26 : 736-0 (+0.65%)
KEK26 : 720-4s (+6.98%)
MWK26 : 7.1525s (+5.53%)
ZWK26 : 666-0 (+0.15%)
ZWN26 : 674-0 (-0.74%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

WASDE Report Sends the Grains Higher - Nervous Livestock Markets Dive Lower

Grain Spreads: Wheat Rips Higher

Bull Report Fuels KC Wheat Trade

Shootin' the Bull about inflicting casualties

Today's market venue is not for the faint of heart.  Massive volatility and price expanse are expected to inflict heavy casualties in the cattle industry.

What Was Tuesday Wheat's Time to Shine?

Tuesday's session brought to mind an old saying, “Even the sun shines on a cockroach some days”.

HOM26 : 4.1095 (-1.19%)
ZCZ26 : 503-4 (+0.30%)
ZLN26 : 75.23 (-0.17%)
ZSX26 : 1207-2 (+0.19%)
ZWN26 : 674-0 (-0.74%)
ZCN26 : 481-0 (+0.21%)
Corn Holding onto Tuesday Gains

Corn futures are holding up on Tuesday, despite a USDA report more on the bear side of things. Contracts are up 3 to 4 cents The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 3/4 cents to $4.38 3/4....

ZCZ26 : 503-4 (+0.30%)
ZCN26 : 481-0 (+0.21%)
ZCK26 : 467-2s (+1.41%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.6393 (+0.91%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.3890 (+1.17%)
Soybeans Posting Strength as USDA Shows Tighter Stocks

Soybeans are in rally mode on Tuesday, with contracts up 11 to 17 cents on a friendlier USDA report from this morning. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 14 1/2 cents at $11.61 3/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6078 (+1.26%)
ZLN26 : 75.23 (-0.17%)
ZMN26 : 331.4 (+0.91%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3840 (+0.90%)
ZSX26 : 1207-2 (+0.19%)
ZSK26 : 1213-4s (+1.15%)
ZSN26 : 1228-0 (+0.10%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 431-3
2nd Resistance Point 422-1
1st Resistance Point 417-3
Last Price 412-6s
1st Support Level 403-3
2nd Support Level 394-1
3rd Support Level 389-3

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52-Week High 521-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 474-5
Fibonacci 50% 460-1
Fibonacci 38.2% 445-5
Last Price 412-6s
52-Week Low 398-6

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