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Soybean Oil Mar '17 (ZLH17)

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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Hold Gains into the Close on Bean Oil Strength

Soybeans posted 8 to 10 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 10 3/4 cents higher at $9.82. Soymeal futures were down $2.20 to $5 at midday, as Soy Oil futures were rallying 122 to 199 points. 

USDA reported several private export sales this morning of 435,000 MT of soybeans during the reporting period to unknown destinations (360,000 MT for 2025/26 and 75,000 MT for 26/27). There were additional sales of 110,000 MT sold to unknown, and 204,000 MT to China.

Export Sales data from USDA, showed the third largest sales for the marketing year of 2.06 MMT in the week of January 8, exceeding estimates. That was the largest in 4 weeks and more than 4 times larger than the same week last year. China was the top buyer of 1.224 MMT, with Egypt buying 273,200 MT and 191,000 MT sold to Mexico. Sales for 2026/27 were 10,000 MT.

Soybean meal sales were tallied at 340,579 MT, which was on the high end of 150,000-400,000 M... 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
02/28/17
Expiration Date
03/14/17 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 6, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
338,365 (+1,227)
284,589 (+11,590)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
104,175 (+906)
155,338 (-8,371)
Producers - Long / Short
196,456 (+36)
249,346 (+6,068)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
117,650 (-4,199)
10,984 (+132)
Managed Money - Long / Short
56,496 (-941)
122,312 (-2,097)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
47,679 (+1,847)
33,026 (-6,274)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
31.60 +0.79%
on 03/14/17
34.49 -7.65%
on 03/01/17
-2.29 (-6.71%)
since 02/14/17
3-Month
31.60 +0.79%
on 03/14/17
37.54 -15.16%
on 12/15/16
-5.32 (-14.31%)
since 12/14/16
52-Week
30.21 +5.43%
on 07/28/16
38.62 -17.53%
on 12/07/16
-1.61 (-4.81%)
since 03/14/16

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Soybeans Hold Gains into the Close on Bean Oil Strength

Soybeans posted 8 to 10 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 10 3/4 cents higher at $9.82. Soymeal futures were down $2.20 to $5 at midday, as...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8197 (+1.12%)
ZLH26 : 53.05 (+0.15%)
ZMH26 : 289.2 (unch)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1052-4 (-0.05%)
ZSK26 : 1064-2 (unch)
Wheat Falls Lower on Thursday

The wheat complex was under pressure across the three exchanges at the close. Chicago SRW futures saw weakness on Thursday, with contracts down 2 to 3 cents. KC HRW futures were 5 to 5 cents in the red...

KEK26 : 530-0 (+0.24%)
KEH26 : 518-4 (+0.24%)
MWH26 : 5.6200 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 511-2 (+0.15%)
ZWK26 : 522-4 (+0.19%)
Corn Closes with Losses Despite Export Business

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 1 to 2 cents in the front months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 ½ cents at $3.82 1/2. USDA reported a couple private...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 427-6 (unch)
ZCH26 : 420-4 (+0.06%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8242 (-0.40%)
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ZCH26 : 420-4 (+0.06%)
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Corn Slipping Lower Despite Export Business

Corn futures are trading with fractional to penny losses across most contracts on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up a penny at $3.83. USDA reported a couple private export...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 427-6 (unch)
ZCH26 : 420-4 (+0.06%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8242 (-0.40%)
Soybeans Rallying on Bean Oil Strength, as EPA Looks to Finalize 2026 Quotas

Soybeans are trading with Thursday gains of 11 to 13 ¼ cent gains. There were 68 deliveries issued against January soybeans as they expired on Wednesday, with the total for the period at 3,397. The cmdtyView...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8197 (+1.12%)
ZLH26 : 53.05 (+0.15%)
ZMH26 : 289.2 (unch)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1052-4 (-0.05%)
ZSK26 : 1064-2 (unch)
Wheat Back to Weaker Midday Trade

The wheat complex is feeling pressure across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are showing fractional losses across most contracts on Thursday. KC HRW futures are down 1 to 2 cents at...

KEK26 : 530-0 (+0.24%)
KEH26 : 518-4 (+0.24%)
MWH26 : 5.6200 (-0.09%)
ZWH26 : 511-2 (+0.15%)
ZWK26 : 522-4 (+0.19%)
Soybeans Ticking Higher on Thursday Morning

Soybeans are trading with fractional gains so far on Thursday morning. Futures settled Wednesday trade with contracts 3 to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months, as some deferred were steady to slightly...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8197 (+1.12%)
ZLH26 : 53.05 (+0.15%)
ZMH26 : 289.2 (unch)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1052-4 (-0.05%)
ZSK26 : 1064-2 (unch)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 32.04
1st Resistance Point 31.95
Last Price 31.85s
1st Support Level 31.68
2nd Support Level 31.50
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 38.62
Fibonacci 61.8% 35.41
Fibonacci 50% 34.42
Fibonacci 38.2% 33.42
Last Price 31.85s
52-Week Low 30.21

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