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Corn Dec '16 (ZCZ16)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Bulls Hop Higher Out of the Long Weekend

Corn futures got a pop coming out of the Easter holiday weekend, with contracts closing 1 ¾ to 2 ½ cents in the green. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 3/4 cents at $4.14 1/4. 

The inaugural Crop Progress report for 2026 showed the US corn crop at 3% planted, which was ahead of the 2% average over the last 5 years.  All states reporting progress were ahead of normal.

Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 2.002 MMT (78.82 mbu) of corn shipped in the week of 4/2. That was 24.09% above the same week last year and 6.50% larger than the same week last year. Mexico was the largest destination of 540,498 MT, with 401,862 MT shipped to Japan and 200,076 MT to Colombia. The marketing year total is now 48.47 MMT (1.908 bbu) of corn shipped since September 1, which is 35.82% above the same period last year.

May 26 Corn  closed at $4.54, up 1 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $4.14 1/4, up 1 3/4 cents,

Jul 26 Corn  closed at $4.65 1/4,... Read more

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
$1,072/975
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 Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
745,244 (+15,752)
1,018,887 (-24,827)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
488,759 (-16,587)
154,002 (+24,016)
Producers - Long / Short
402,935 (+15,362)
975,295 (-25,796)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
327,969 (-892)
29,252 (-313)
Managed Money - Long / Short
344,768 (-18,609)
86,816 (+3,069)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
143,991 (+2,022)
67,186 (+20,947)
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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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KEN26 : 622-4 (-0.20%)
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MWK26 : 6.4200 (-0.39%)
ZWK26 : 594-0 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 605-0 (-0.25%)
Corn Bulls Hop Higher Out of the Long Weekend

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ZCZ26 : 482-6 (-0.05%)
ZCN26 : 464-6 (-0.11%)
ZCK26 : 453-6 (-0.06%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4334 (+0.35%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1429 (+0.44%)
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Soybeans posted gains on Monday, with contracts 3 to 5 1/2 cents higher at the post-Easter close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $10.97 1/2. Soymeal futures were down...

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ZLK26 : 70.34 (+0.56%)
ZMK26 : 315.2 (-0.44%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9061 (+0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1158-0 (+0.09%)
ZSK26 : 1167-4 (+0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1184-0 (+0.06%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-04-06

MWK26 : 6.4200 (-0.39%)
ZSK26 : 1167-4 (+0.06%)
XBM26 : 208.00s (+0.60%)
XEU26 : 72.25 (-0.19%)
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ZCK26 : 453-6 (-0.06%)
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KEK26 : 607-0 (-0.21%)
ZMK26 : 315.2 (-0.44%)
ZCK26 : 453-6 (-0.06%)
ZWK26 : 594-0 (-0.21%)
ZLK26 : 70.34 (+0.56%)
ZSK26 : 1167-4 (+0.06%)
ZWK26 : 594-0 (-0.21%)
$DXY : 100.07 (+0.09%)
CLK26 : 116.22 (+3.39%)
ZLK26 : 70.34 (+0.56%)
ZMK26 : 315.2 (-0.44%)
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Wheat Facing Monday Weakness

The wheat complex are coming out of the long weekend with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are starting the week with losses of 4 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are down...

KEN26 : 622-4 (-0.20%)
KEK26 : 607-0 (-0.21%)
MWK26 : 6.4200 (-0.39%)
ZWK26 : 594-0 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 605-0 (-0.25%)
Corn Pushing Higher on Monday

Corn futures are fading off the early morning weakness, with contracts up 1 to 2 cents at Monday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 cents at $4.15 1/2. Monday morning’s...

ZCZ26 : 482-6 (-0.05%)
ZCN26 : 464-6 (-0.11%)
ZCK26 : 453-6 (-0.06%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4334 (+0.35%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1429 (+0.44%)
Soybeans Posting Midday Gains

Soybeans are trading with contracts 3 to 4 cents higher at Monday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 5 1/2 cents at $10.94. Soymeal futures are $2 to $2.30 higher in the...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9742 (+0.31%)
ZLK26 : 70.34 (+0.56%)
ZMK26 : 315.2 (-0.44%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9061 (+0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1158-0 (+0.09%)
ZSK26 : 1167-4 (+0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1184-0 (+0.06%)

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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