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Corn Dec '16 (ZCZ16)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Posting Losses at Midday

Corn futures are trading at Friday’s midday with losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 2 ¾ cents at $3.69 per bu.

Thursday morning's Export Sales report indicated total export sale commitments for corn are now at 14.209 MMT, 21% larger than the same week last year. That is 24% of the USDA export projection, compared to the 30% average booking pace. 

Overnight, a Taiwan buyer tendered for a total of 65,000 MT of corn. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange pegged the Argentina corn crop at 7.1% planted, near the average pace.

Dec 24 Corn is at $4.02 1/2, down 3 1/4 cents,

Nearby Cash is at $3.69, down 2 3/4 cents,

Mar 25 Corn is at $4.20 3/4, down 3 1/2 cents,

May 25 Corn is at $4.31 3/4, down 3 1/2 cents,

New Crop Cash is at $3.69, down 2 3/4 cents,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
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
$1,320/1,200
First Notice Date
11/30/16
Expiration Date
12/14/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 10, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
602,238 (-3,503)
509,394 (+26,559)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
339,497 (+4,266)
387,257 (-38,457)
Producers - Long / Short
332,609 (-4,722)
466,615 (+26,232)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
242,472 (+591)
15,622 (-301)
Managed Money - Long / Short
204,012 (+8,998)
350,607 (-32,401)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
135,485 (-4,732)
36,650 (-6,056)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
331-0 +6.27%
on 12/01/16
359-0 -2.02%
on 12/13/16
+14-4 (+4.30%)
since 11/14/16
3-Month
325-0 +8.23%
on 09/30/16
359-2 -2.09%
on 10/20/16
+20-0 (+6.03%)
since 09/14/16
52-Week
314-6 +11.76%
on 08/31/16
449-0 -21.66%
on 06/17/16
-47-2 (-11.84%)
since 12/14/15

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Corn Posting Losses at Midday

Corn futures are trading at Friday’s midday with losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 2 ¾ cents at $3.69 per bu. Thursday morning's Export Sales report...

ZCPAUS.CM : 3.6955 (-0.61%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
ZCH25 : 421-0 (-0.77%)
ZCPZ24US.CM : 3.7650 (-0.77%)
Soybeans Pulling Off Early Session Lows

Soybeans are trading 2 to 3 ¼ cents lower so far on Friday, with midday action well off the early double digit losses. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is dow 3 cents at $9.48 1/2. Soymeal...

ZLZ24 : 41.23 (+0.73%)
ZMZ24 : 318.1 (-1.09%)
ZSPX24US.CM : 9.5523 (+0.10%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 9.5213 (+0.08%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
ZSF25 : 1031-4 (+0.02%)
Wheat Posting Mixed Midday Action

The wheat complex is trading with mixed feelings across the three markets at Friday’s midday.Chicago SRW futures are up 2 to 3 cents so far on the day. KC HRW are trading with fractional losses across...

KEH25 : 576-4 (-0.30%)
MWZ24 : 608-2 (+0.08%)
KEZ24 : 563-0 (-0.27%)
ZWZ24 : 568-2 (+0.49%)
ZWH25 : 587-2 (+0.38%)
Will Seasonal Tendencies Come Into Play This Year?

Corn and soybeans drift lower in the early morning trade, while wheat tries to find it’s footing. Will seasonal tendencies come into play this year?

Soybeans Down on Friday AM

Soybeans are trading with Friday morning losses of 2 to 3 cents. Futures rounded out the Thursday session with a bout of weakness, as contracts were fractionally lower across the front months. CmdtyView’s...

ZLZ24 : 41.23 (+0.73%)
ZMZ24 : 318.1 (-1.09%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 9.5213 (+0.08%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
ZSF25 : 1031-4 (+0.02%)
Corn Ticking Lower to Start Friday

Corn prices are kicking off Friday with losses of ¾ to 1 cent in the nearbys. Futures closed out the Thursday session with losses of 3 ¾ to 7 cents across the board. The front month national Cash Corn...

ZCPAUS.CM : 3.6955 (-0.61%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
ZCH25 : 421-0 (-0.77%)
Wheat Managing to Post Overnight Gains Heading into Friday

Futures are posting gains across the three markets as we begin the Friday session. The wheat complex posted losses across the board on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were down 8 ½ to 10 1/4 cents on the...

KEH25 : 576-4 (-0.30%)
MWZ24 : 608-2 (+0.08%)
KEZ24 : 563-0 (-0.27%)
ZWZ24 : 568-2 (+0.49%)
ZWH25 : 587-2 (+0.38%)
Soybeans Close with Fractional Losses

Soybean futures rounded out the Thursday session with a bout of weakness, as contracts were fractionally lower across the front months. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 3/4 cent...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.5213 (+0.08%)
ZMZ24 : 318.1 (-1.09%)
ZLZ24 : 41.23 (+0.73%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
ZSF25 : 1031-4 (+0.02%)
ZSX24 : 1014-0 (+0.07%)
Corn Falls Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed out the Thursday session with losses of 3 ¾ to 7 cents across the board. The front month national Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 7 cents to match Dec, settling at $3.71 1/2...

ZCPAUS.CM : 3.6955 (-0.61%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
ZCH25 : 421-0 (-0.77%)
ZCZ24 : 403-0 (-0.68%)
Wheat Closes Lower Following Weak Export Sales Data

The wheat complex posted losses across the board on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were down 8 ½ to 10 1/4 cents on the day. KC HRW saw losses of 11 to 14 cents across the board. MPLS spring wheat posted...

ZWZ24 : 568-2 (+0.49%)
ZWH25 : 587-2 (+0.38%)
KEZ24 : 563-0 (-0.27%)
KEH25 : 576-4 (-0.30%)
MWZ24 : 608-2 (+0.08%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 358-6
1st Resistance Point 355-2
Last Price 351-6s
1st Support Level 350-0
2nd Support Level 348-2
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 449-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 397-6
Fibonacci 50% 381-7
Fibonacci 38.2% 366-0
Last Price 351-6s
52-Week Low 314-6

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