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Hard Red Winter Wheat Jul '26 (KEN26)

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Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Facing Pressure on Friday

The wheat complex is down double digits across most contracts on Friday. Crude Oil is the pressure factor, down $2.08/bbl, money is flowing out ahead of the weekend, with the President looking over the proposed agreement between the US and Iran. Chicago SRW futures are down 13 cents in most front months. KC HRW futures are 14 to 15 1/2 cents in the red at midday. MPLS spring wheat is down 12 to 13 1/2 cents on the session.

USDA released Export Sales data this morning, showing a total of 807,348 MT in net cancellations for old crop, shy to of the 0 to 200,000 MT estimates. That was a MY low. New crop business exceeded the 100,000-300,000 MT estimates, at 1.058 MMT. That was a MY high and 48.66% above the same week last year.

The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange estimates the Argentina wheat crop at 14.2% planted. Russia’s ag ministry estimates the country’s wheat exports at 50 MMT for 2025/26. The French wheat crop saw a 3% drop in ratings at 78% gd/ex, according to the Franc... 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
06/30/26 (32 days)
Expiration Date
07/14/26 (46 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,186 (+7,225)
123,127 (-1,665)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
80,651 (-106)
75,235 (+8,703)
Producers - Long / Short
27,545 (+4,581)
114,010 (-641)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
87,931 (+2,396)
6,407 (-1,272)
Managed Money - Long / Short
74,860 (+7)
44,069 (+5,923)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
5,791 (-113)
31,166 (+2,780)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
648-6 +0.27%
on 05/29/26
750-0 -13.27%
on 05/13/26
-54-2 (-7.70%)
since 04/29/26
3-Month
581-6 +11.82%
on 03/04/26
750-0 -13.27%
on 05/13/26
+57-0 (+9.60%)
since 02/27/26
52-Week
527-6 +23.26%
on 10/14/25
750-0 -13.27%
on 05/13/26
+50-6 (+8.46%)
since 05/28/25

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Wheat Facing Pressure on Friday

The wheat complex is down double digits across most contracts on Friday. Crude Oil is the pressure factor, down $2.08/bbl, money is flowing out ahead of the weekend, with the President looking over the...

KEU26 : 660-2 (-2.44%)
KEN26 : 648-4 (-2.52%)
MWN26 : 6.6075 (-2.44%)
ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
ZWU26 : 623-0 (-2.20%)
Corn Falling on Friday

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ZCZ26 : 473-4 (-1.81%)
ZCU26 : 455-0 (-1.99%)
ZCN26 : 445-2 (-2.30%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3590 (-1.96%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0690 (-2.43%)
Soybean Fading Lower on Friday

Soybeans are trading with 5 to 10 cent losses on the final trade session of May as the nearbys fail to breach $12. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 1/2 cents at $11.25 3/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2341 (-0.94%)
ZLN26 : 77.65 (+1.24%)
ZMN26 : 329.6 (-1.35%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2052 (-0.62%)
ZSX26 : 1187-0 (-0.59%)
ZSN26 : 1183-6 (-0.90%)
ZSQ26 : 1187-0 (-0.75%)
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DBA : 27.21 (-1.34%)
SOYB : 25.08 (-0.54%)
SBN26 : 14.06s (+0.93%)
CORN : 17.91 (-1.65%)
ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
WEAT : 23.35 (-2.01%)
ZCN26 : 445-2 (-2.30%)
KCN26 : 265.60s (-3.15%)
CANE : 9.55 (+0.84%)
CCN26 : 3,923s (-4.29%)
TAGS : 24.64 (-0.81%)
Can Wheat Continue to Rally?

Wheat prices have been rallying in 2026, as the new crop year is underway. After trading below $5 per bushel in October 2025, the price of CBOT soft red winter wheat futures reached almost $6.90 in May...

ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
WEAT : 23.35 (-2.01%)
Soybean Gains Extending to Friday Morning with $12 in the Sights

Soybeans are trading with 3 to 4 cent gains to start the final trade session of May as the nearbys approach $12. Futures closed with Thursday gains of 9 ¼ to 15 ¼ cents at the close. Open interest rose...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2341 (-0.94%)
ZLN26 : 77.65 (+1.24%)
ZMN26 : 329.6 (-1.35%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2052 (-0.62%)
ZSX26 : 1187-0 (-0.59%)
ZSN26 : 1183-6 (-0.90%)
ZSQ26 : 1187-0 (-0.75%)
Wheat Leaking Lower on Friday

Wheat is trading with mostly lower trade in early Friday action, as the market looks to close out May. The wheat complex saw some late session strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally...

KEU26 : 660-2 (-2.44%)
KEN26 : 648-4 (-2.52%)
MWN26 : 6.6075 (-2.44%)
ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
ZWU26 : 623-0 (-2.20%)
Corn Slipping Back on Friday Morning

Corn price action is down 2 to 3 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed with contracts 2 ½ to 4 ¾ cent gains across the board on Thursday. Open interest suggest a rotation of ownership, down...

ZCZ26 : 473-4 (-1.81%)
ZCU26 : 455-0 (-1.99%)
ZCN26 : 445-2 (-2.30%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3590 (-1.96%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0690 (-2.43%)
What Do We Know About Supply and Demand in the Grains Sector Friday Morning?

The Grains sector will hit the quarterly finish line Friday, putting the spotlight again on real supply and demand.

ZCZ26 : 473-4 (-1.81%)
ZSN26 : 1183-6 (-0.90%)
ZCU26 : 455-0 (-1.99%)
ZSX26 : 1187-0 (-0.59%)
KEN26 : 648-4 (-2.52%)
ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
ZCN26 : 445-2 (-2.30%)
Wheat Pulls Off Lows into the Close

The wheat complex saw some late session strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to 1 ½ cents higher. KC HRW futures were 3 to 5 cents in the red at the close. MPLS spring wheat was...

KEU26 : 660-2 (-2.44%)
KEN26 : 648-4 (-2.52%)
MWN26 : 6.6075 (-2.44%)
ZWN26 : 610-0 (-2.24%)
ZWU26 : 623-0 (-2.20%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 681-7
2nd Resistance Point 676-7
1st Resistance Point 671-1
Last Price 648-4
1st Support Level 660-3
2nd Support Level 655-3
3rd Support Level 649-5

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52-Week High 750-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 665-1
Last Price 648-4
Fibonacci 50% 638-7
Fibonacci 38.2% 612-5
52-Week Low 527-6

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