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Hard Red Wheat Dec '24 (KEZ24)

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Hard Red Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Bounce Higher into the Weekend

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 3/4 to 7 3/4 cents higher to round out the week, with July down 18 ¾ cents from last Friday. KC HRW futures were 7 3/4 to 11 1/4 cents in the green on Friday, as July fell 18 ¾ cents on the week. MPLS spring wheat posted 4 ¾ to 7 ¼ cent gains at the close, with July falling 25 ½ cents this week. 

CFTC data showed managed money flipping back to a net short position of 9,903 contracts in CBT wheat futures and options by a move of 20,567 contracts. In KC wheat futures and options, specs were adding another 7,245 contracts to their net long to 37,869 contracts.

USDA’s Export Sales report has the total commitments for old crop wheat sales at 24.94 MMT, which is 15% larger yr/yr. That is 102% of the USDA estimate and near the 103% average sales pace. Actual shipments are 22.056 MMT, 90% of the USDA number and 1 percentage point behind normal.

Tuesday will see the rel... 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
$1,980/1,800
First Notice Date
11/29/24
Expiration Date
12/13/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Hard Red Wheat Dec '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,201 (+407)
123,779 (+2,366)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
80,681 (+3,923)
66,310 (+2,192)
Producers - Long / Short
23,582 (-341)
113,150 (+291)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
82,179 (+604)
8,189 (+1,931)
Managed Money - Long / Short
76,005 (+4,434)
38,024 (-2,298)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
4,676 (-511)
28,286 (+4,490)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
519-0 +3.81%
on 12/02/24
566-2 -4.86%
on 11/21/24
-2-0 (-0.37%)
since 11/13/24
3-Month
519-0 +3.81%
on 12/02/24
623-4 -13.59%
on 10/03/24
-61-2 (-10.21%)
since 09/13/24
52-Week
519-0 +3.81%
on 12/02/24
775-4 -30.53%
on 05/28/24
-124-6 (-18.80%)
since 12/13/23

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Wheat Bounce Higher into the Weekend

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 5 3/4 to 7 3/4 cents higher to round out the week, with July down 18 ¾ cents from last Friday. KC...

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KEK26 : 672-4s (+2.71%)
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Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday

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ZLN26 : 74.32s (+0.23%)
ZMN26 : 319.7s (+0.25%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2275 (+1.45%)
ZSX26 : 1189-4s (+1.36%)
ZSK26 : 1194-2s (+1.47%)
ZSN26 : 1208-0s (+1.32%)
Corn Bulls Bounce Back into Friday’s Close

Corn futures closed the Friday session with contracts up 3 to 4 ½ cents across the board, as July was down 9 cents on the week, with December losing 5 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

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ZCN26 : 471-2s (+0.80%)
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ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2961 (+0.90%)
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Wheat Bouncing on Friday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are up 4 to 7 cents higher to round out the week. KC HRW futures are 4 to 9 cents in the green so far on...

KEN26 : 675-6s (+1.27%)
KEK26 : 672-4s (+2.71%)
MWK26 : 6.6975s (+0.83%)
ZWK26 : 607-4s (+0.96%)
ZWN26 : 619-0s (+1.10%)
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Friday

Soybeans are trading with 16 to 17 cent gains in front months on Friday. There were 100 deliveries issued for May beans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 17 cents at $11.42...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4046 (+1.40%)
ZLN26 : 74.32s (+0.23%)
ZMN26 : 319.7s (+0.25%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2275 (+1.45%)
ZSX26 : 1189-4s (+1.36%)
ZSK26 : 1194-2s (+1.47%)
ZSN26 : 1208-0s (+1.32%)
Corn Taking Back Some Losses into Friday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent gains most contracts on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 ¼ cents to $4.30. USDA’s Export Sales data has marketing year corn export...

ZCZ26 : 493-4s (+0.82%)
ZCN26 : 471-2s (+0.80%)
ZCK26 : 456-2s (+0.77%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5546 (+0.92%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2961 (+0.90%)
Corn Slipping Back on Friday Morning

Corn price action is down 2 cents in the front months so far on Friday morning. Futures posted some strength off early lows on Thursday, as contracts were steady to a penny lower in most front months....

ZCZ26 : 493-4s (+0.82%)
ZCN26 : 471-2s (+0.80%)
ZCK26 : 456-2s (+0.77%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5546 (+0.92%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2961 (+0.90%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 538-6
2nd Resistance Point 538-6
1st Resistance Point 538-6
Last Price 538-6s
1st Support Level 538-6
2nd Support Level 538-6
3rd Support Level 538-6

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52-Week High 775-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 677-4
Fibonacci 50% 647-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 617-0
Last Price 538-6s
52-Week Low 519-0

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