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Corn Dec '18 (ZCZ18)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Falling Back Early on Thursday

Corn prices are down 6 to 7 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. Open interest was up 10,445 contracts on Wednesday. There were 17 deliveries against May futures overnight, with the contract expiring today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. 

A bill to approve year-around sales of E15 was passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday evening. It will now go through the Senate, facing some hurdles from oil state senators. 

The NOAA 7-day QPF shows expected precipitation totals aof 1 to 3 inches across much of the Corn Belt, with portions of the eastern Plains through OH catching some rain. 

Weekly EIA data from Wednesday morning showed a 65,000 barrel per day hike in ethanol output in the week ending on May 8, taking the total to 1.082 million bpd. Ethanol stocks saw a draw of 1.15 million barrels to 24.87 million... 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
11/30/18
Expiration Date
12/14/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
752,467 (+24,225)
1,121,315 (+110,944)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
601,877 (+72,596)
168,493 (-20,048)
Producers - Long / Short
348,374 (-12,026)
1,052,427 (+96,950)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
379,832 (+30,693)
44,627 (+8,436)
Managed Money - Long / Short
440,048 (+59,479)
95,407 (-19,590)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
161,829 (+13,117)
73,086 (-458)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
355-2 +6.05%
on 11/26/18
379-0 -0.59%
on 12/14/18
+9-6 (+2.66%)
since 11/14/18
3-Month
342-4 +10.00%
on 09/18/18
379-0 -0.59%
on 12/14/18
+25-0 (+7.11%)
since 09/14/18
52-Week
342-4 +10.00%
on 09/18/18
429-4 -12.28%
on 05/24/18
-4-0 (-1.05%)
since 12/14/17

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Wheat is mostly lower early on Thursday morning. The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½...

KEN26 : 706-4 (-2.52%)
KEK26 : 714-0s (-0.90%)
MWK26 : 7.1100s (-0.59%)
ZWK26 : 665-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 658-6 (-2.48%)
Soybeans Falling Back Following Trump/Xi meeting

Soybeans are trading with 20 to 27 cent losses early on Thursday morning. Futures saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. Open interest was up...

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ZLN26 : 73.64 (-0.91%)
ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
Corn Falling Back Early on Thursday

Corn prices are down 6 to 7 cents so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. Open interest was up 10,445...

ZCZ26 : 492-0 (-2.19%)
ZCN26 : 468-4 (-2.55%)
ZCK26 : 466-4s (-0.16%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5395 (-2.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2780 (-2.77%)
Soybeans Hold Gains into Wednesday’s Close as the Market Looks to Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $11.64. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3018 (-2.90%)
ZLN26 : 73.64 (-0.91%)
ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves

Corn futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. The NOAA 7-day...

ZCZ26 : 492-0 (-2.19%)
ZCN26 : 468-4 (-2.55%)
ZCK26 : 466-4s (-0.16%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5395 (-2.37%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2780 (-2.77%)
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday

The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7...

KEN26 : 706-4 (-2.52%)
KEK26 : 714-0s (-0.90%)
MWK26 : 7.1100s (-0.59%)
ZWK26 : 665-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 658-6 (-2.48%)
Grain Spreads: Funds long 900K in Grain Complex

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Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.

Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit

Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3018 (-2.90%)
ZLN26 : 73.64 (-0.91%)
ZMN26 : 332.4 (-1.80%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1707 (-2.11%)
ZSX26 : 1183-6 (-1.99%)
ZSK26 : 1180-0 (-2.90%)
ZSN26 : 1195-2 (-2.75%)
Wheat Slipping Back on Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is showing a modest correction on Wednesday following the Tuesday limit gains. Chicago SRW is down 1 to 2 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are 2 to 4 cents in the red so far. MPLS spring...

KEN26 : 706-4 (-2.52%)
KEK26 : 714-0s (-0.90%)
MWK26 : 7.1100s (-0.59%)
ZWK26 : 665-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 658-6 (-2.48%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 381-3
1st Resistance Point 379-1
Last Price 376-6s
1st Support Level 374-3
2nd Support Level 371-7
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 429-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 396-2
Fibonacci 50% 386-0
Last Price 376-6s
Fibonacci 38.2% 375-6
52-Week Low 342-4

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