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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 Gains Holding at Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across most contracts on Wednesday. Chicago SRW contracts are 8 cents higher so far on the midweek session. KC HRW futures are 12 cents higher in the front months so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is back up 4 to 5 cents at midday.

Concerns remain about the flow of exports out of the Black Sea as the Russia/Ukraine conflicts has ramped up attacks on vessels and port in recent weeks. 

Algeria purchased an estimated 300,000 to 720,000 MT of wheat in a tender on Wednesday.

Sep 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $6.46 1/2, up 8 cents,

Dec 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $6.65 1/4, up 8 cents,

Sep 26 KCBT Wheat  is at $7.19, up 12 cents,

Dec 26 KCBT Wheat  is at $7.36 1/2, up 12 cents,

Sep 26 MIAX Wheat  is at $6.89 1/4, up 4 3/4 cents,

Dec 26 MIAX Wheat  is at $7.13 1/2, up 4 1/4 cents,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of... 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
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
04/30/26
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,133 (-930)
129,869 (+3,084)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
72,422 (-1,011)
56,464 (-2,669)
Producers - Long / Short
26,461 (-2,263)
121,770 (+2,667)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
82,654 (+75)
4,081 (-841)
Managed Money - Long / Short
65,075 (-350)
33,664 (-5,051)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
7,347 (-661)
22,800 (+2,382)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
614-4 +14.36%
on 04/15/26
721-2 -2.56%
on 05/12/26
+80-0 (+12.85%)
since 04/14/26
3-Month
545-6 +28.77%
on 02/17/26
721-2 -2.56%
on 05/12/26
+149-0 (+26.91%)
since 02/13/26
52-Week
513-2 +36.92%
on 10/14/25
721-2 -2.56%
on 05/12/26
+113-0 (+19.16%)
since 05/14/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 702-6
2nd Resistance Point 702-6
1st Resistance Point 702-6
Last Price 702-6s
1st Support Level 702-6
2nd Support Level 702-6
3rd Support Level 702-6

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52-Week High 721-2
Last Price 702-6s
Fibonacci 61.8% 641-6
Fibonacci 50% 617-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 592-6
52-Week Low 513-2

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