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Hard Red Wheat Mar '12 (KEH12)

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Hard Red Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Falls into the Weekend

The wheat complex posted losses across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts were down 9 to 12 3/4 cents in the front months, with July 27 ½ cents lower on the week. KC HRW futures were 9 to 11 ¾ cents in the red on Friday, with the weekly loss for July at 33 cents. MPLS spring wheat was 8 ½ to 11 ¾ cents lower on the day, with the weekly mode of 47 ½ cents lower. 

CFTC data showed managed money adding 1,675 contracts to their net short position in the week ending on June 23, taking it to 71,206 contracts. In KC wheat futures and options, specs were flipping back to a net short of 1,285 contracts, a move of 8,905 contracts. 

All wheat acres are expected to be reported at 43.8 million acres in the annual June Acreage report on Tuesday. Spring wheat acres are seen at 9.5 million acres, with durum at 2 million acres in a Bloomberg survey of traders.

Export Sales data has wheat sales at 5.522 MMT, which is down 16% from last year. That is 26% of the USDA expo... 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
$2,200/2,000
First Notice Date
02/29/12
Expiration Date
03/14/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Hard Red Wheat Mar '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,738 (-9,439)
100,694 (-15,388)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
64,965 (-947)
80,092 (+4,942)
Producers - Long / Short
28,477 (-4,901)
86,692 (-7,163)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,885 (+1,632)
4,626 (-2,055)
Managed Money - Long / Short
56,863 (-2,171)
57,621 (+6,950)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
8,102 (+1,224)
22,471 (-2,008)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
665-4 +1.95%
on 02/16/12
712-6 -4.81%
on 03/05/12
+3-0 (+0.44%)
since 02/14/12
3-Month
635-0 +6.85%
on 12/15/11
735-6 -7.78%
on 02/01/12
+43-0 (+6.77%)
since 12/14/11
52-Week
635-0 +6.85%
on 12/15/11
1019-0 -33.42%
on 04/26/11
-200-4 (-22.81%)
since 03/14/11

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ZSQ26 : 1136-4s (-0.04%)
Wheat Falls into the Weekend

The wheat complex posted losses across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts were down 9 to 12 3/4 cents in the front months, with July 27 ½ cents lower on the week. KC HRW futures were 9 to...

KEU26 : 619-4s (-1.74%)
KEN26 : 611-0s (-1.53%)
MWN26 : 5.7550s (-2.00%)
ZWN26 : 578-2s (-2.16%)
ZWU26 : 589-6s (-1.95%)
Grain Spreads: Bean Oil, Meal, Nat Gas

Gameplan Presented

Shootin' the Bull about heaping on the risk

Capital outlay hit a new high this week as historical prices were paid in multiple weight categories. This widened the starting feeder to finished fat spread by over $20.00 from June 16 to June 26.

Wheat Trading Lower on Friday

The wheat complex is showing losses in most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are down 11 to 13 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are 8 to 10 ½ cents in the nearby contracts. MPLS spring...

KEU26 : 619-4s (-1.74%)
KEN26 : 611-0s (-1.53%)
MWN26 : 5.7550s (-2.00%)
ZWN26 : 578-2s (-2.16%)
ZWU26 : 589-6s (-1.95%)
Corn Fading with Fractional Losses at Midday

Corn prices are fractionally lower across most contracts on Friday. July options expire today, with first notice day on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 1/4 cents lower at $3.87...

ZCZ26 : 441-4s (-0.34%)
ZCU26 : 421-6s (-0.59%)
ZCN26 : 412-6s (-0.48%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0624 (-0.32%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8655 (-0.12%)
Soybeans Showing Slight Losses on Friday

Soybeans are trading 1 to 3 cent losses at Friday’s midday. July options expire on Friday with FND on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 1/2 cents at $10.76 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7946 (+0.06%)
ZLZ26 : 67.09s (-0.15%)
ZMZ26 : 304.5s (-0.16%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9090 (unch)
ZSX26 : 1156-2s (-0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1126-2s (-0.11%)
ZSQ26 : 1136-4s (-0.04%)
Soybeans Slipping Back on Friday AM Trade

Soybeans are trading with early 5 to 7 cent losses on Friday morning. Futures were up 16 1/2 to 22 cents across the board at Thursday’s close. Open interest was down 25,894 contracts on Thursday, with...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7946 (+0.06%)
ZLZ26 : 67.09s (-0.15%)
ZMZ26 : 304.5s (-0.16%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9090 (unch)
ZSX26 : 1156-2s (-0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1126-2s (-0.11%)
ZSQ26 : 1136-4s (-0.04%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 678-4
1st Resistance Point 678-4
Last Price 678-4s
1st Support Level 678-4
2nd Support Level 678-4
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1019-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 872-2
Fibonacci 50% 827-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 781-6
Last Price 678-4s
52-Week Low 635-0

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