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Soybean May '25 (ZSK25)

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Soybean Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Falling Back Following Trump/Xi meeting

Soybeans are trading with 20 to 27 cent losses early on Thursday morning. Futures saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. Open interest was up 14,129 contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $11.64. Soymeal futures were the supportive product, up $4.40 to $10.10, with Soy Oil futures falling into the close, down 27 to 104 points. There were 80 deliveries issued against May meal futures overnight, with 41 issued against May beans. May futures expire today.

A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in Beijing concluded early this morning. Few details were released following the meeting, though Secretary Bessent stated that “soybeans are all taken care of.”

The weekly Export Sales report will be out shortly, as analysts are looking for 2025/26 sales at 100,000 to 500,000 MT, with new crop business in a range of 0-100,000 MT. Soybean meal is seen a... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean
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
$2,200/2,000
First Notice Date
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
423,322 (+9,508)
627,867 (+47,874)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
303,880 (+44,662)
71,682 (+6,403)
Producers - Long / Short
249,930 (+3,290)
561,518 (+43,568)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
162,504 (+3,571)
55,461 (+1,659)
Managed Money - Long / Short
247,320 (+42,115)
33,806 (+5,511)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
56,560 (+2,547)
37,876 (+892)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1027-0 +3.89%
on 05/01/25
1075-0 -0.74%
on 05/14/25
+25-2 (+2.42%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
969-4 +10.06%
on 04/07/25
1075-0 -0.74%
on 05/14/25
+14-2 (+1.35%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
955-4 +11.67%
on 12/19/24
1234-4 -13.57%
on 05/23/24
-151-0 (-12.40%)
since 05/14/24

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ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
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ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5395 (-2.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2780 (-2.77%)
Soybeans Hold Gains into Wednesday’s Close as the Market Looks to Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $11.64. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3018 (-2.90%)
ZLN26 : 73.64 (-0.91%)
ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
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ZCN26 : 468-4 (-2.55%)
ZCK26 : 466-4s (-0.16%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5395 (-2.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2780 (-2.77%)
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday

The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7...

KEN26 : 706-4 (-2.52%)
KEK26 : 714-0s (-0.90%)
MWK26 : 7.1100s (-0.59%)
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ZWN26 : 658-6 (-2.48%)
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Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit

Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3018 (-2.90%)
ZLN26 : 73.64 (-0.91%)
ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
Wheat Slipping Back on Wednesday’s Midday

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KEN26 : 706-4 (-2.52%)
KEK26 : 714-0s (-0.90%)
MWK26 : 7.1100s (-0.59%)
ZWK26 : 665-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 658-6 (-2.48%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 1105-3
2nd Resistance Point 1090-1
1st Resistance Point 1078-5
Last Price 1067-0s
1st Support Level 1051-7
2nd Support Level 1036-5
3rd Support Level 1025-1

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52-Week High 1234-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 1127-7
Fibonacci 50% 1095-0
Last Price 1067-0s
Fibonacci 38.2% 1062-1
52-Week Low 955-4

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