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Soybean Oil May '25 (ZLK25)

51.62s +0.52 (+1.02%) 05/14/25 [CBOT]
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Quote Overview for Wed, May 14th, 2025
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Day Low
51.62
Day High
51.62
Open 0.00
Previous Close 51.10 51.10
Volume 33 33
Open Interest 327 327
Stochastic %K 87.93% 87.93%
Weighted Alpha +18.93 +18.93
5-Day Change +4.67 (+9.95%) +4.67 (+9.95%)
52-Week Range 38.38 - 51.62 38.38 - 51.62
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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Pushes Higher on Spillover Support from Bean Oil

Soybeans rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 5 to 8 cents. The cmdtyView national average new crop Cash Bean price was up 7 ½ cents today at $9.83 1/4. Soymeal futures were mixed, closing 80 cents lower to 30 cents higher, while Soy Oil was 97 to as much as 147 points higher in the front months. Crude oil was up $1.21/barrel to provide some assistance.

This morning, USDA indicated that old crop bean sales totaled 271,900 MT for the week ending July 10, with net sales of 529,600 MT for 2025/26 marketing year delivery.  Both were thus within trade expectations. Combined old and new crop soy meal bookings totaled 530,500 MT.  Soy oil export sales were a market neutral 7,900 MT, but well above the 4 week moving average.  Venezuela and Mexico were the primary destinations.  

Abiove left their estimate for the Brazilian crop at 169.7 MMT, while increasing their crush number by 0.3 MMT to 57.8 MMT and taking exports 0.8 MMT higher to 109 MMT. Following suit from... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Oil
Contract Size
60,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.01 points ($6.00 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
$600
Margin/Maintenance
$2,310/2,100
First Notice Date
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Oil May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 8, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
278,498 (-4,732)
347,248 (-5,226)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
130,394 (+82)
71,232 (-1,354)
Producers - Long / Short
151,859 (-3,612)
319,895 (-4,301)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
108,550 (-635)
9,264 (-440)
Managed Money - Long / Short
83,071 (-159)
45,848 (+1,744)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
47,323 (+241)
25,384 (-3,098)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
46.00 +12.22%
on 04/15/25
Period Open: 46.32
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+5.30 (+11.44%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
41.08 +25.66%
on 03/13/25
Period Open: 46.52
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+5.10 (+10.96%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
38.38 +34.50%
on 08/16/24
Period Open: 45.11
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+6.51 (+14.43%)
since 05/14/24

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Soybeans Pushes Higher on Spillover Support from Bean Oil

Soybeans rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 5 to 8 cents. The cmdtyView national average new crop Cash Bean price was up 7 ½ cents today at $9.83 1/4. Soymeal futures were mixed, closing...

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Wheat Futures Lower Across the Board

The wheat market faced losses on Thursday, spear headed by the soft red wheat market. CBT prices were 7 to 8 cents per bushel lower. KC contracts were 5 to 6 cents lower, and MPLS spring wheat was mostly...

KEZ25 : 549-0 (+1.67%)
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Corn Falls Lower on Thursday

Corn futures faded lower on Thursday, as contracts were down 3 to 4 cents a the final bell. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is $3.88 ½, with new crop at $3.79 1/2, down 3 ¼ cents. Spill...

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ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
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Grain Technicals

Soybeans Extending Pop on Thursday, Pulled Along by BO

Soybeans are up 7 to 8 cents across most nearby contracts at midday on Thursday. Futures are extending gains from the Wednesday rally, when contracts were up 18 to 19 cents at the close. Preliminary open...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8229 (+0.69%)
ZLZ25 : 56.84 (+1.23%)
ZMZ25 : 287.1 (+1.27%)
ZSX25 : 1040-2 (+1.34%)
ZSQ25 : 1035-2 (+1.35%)
ZSU25 : 1025-0 (+1.28%)
ZSPX25US.CM : 9.6667 (+0.45%)
Soybeans Lead the Charge Higher on Wednesday. Can the Rally Continue?

Soybeans had an impressive move higher in Wednesday's trade. Can the rally continue or will a cluster of technical barriers keep the market in check?

Corn Is Rebounding From the Lows: How Much Higher Can Prices Go?

December corn futures present a value-buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
Wheat Leaking Lower on Thursday AM Trade

The wheat market is continuing to slide lower, as contracts are facing another round of early morning weakness. Wheat posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with most contracts hard red contracts lower and soft...

KEZ25 : 549-6 (+1.81%)
KEU25 : 527-2 (+1.88%)
MWU25 : 5.9750 (+0.42%)
ZWU25 : 540-6 (+1.36%)
ZWZ25 : 562-0 (+1.40%)
Corn Bulls Sneaking Higher Ahead of Export Sales Data

Corn is trading with early Thursday morning fractional gains. Futures extended the recent strength on Wednesday, as contracts were 4 to 5 cents in the green at the final bell. Preliminary open interest...

ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
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ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8829 (-0.88%)
Soybeans Extending Pop Higher on Thursday Morning

Soybeans are up 2 cents across most nearby contracts on Thursday morning. Futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with the $10 area holding. Contracts were up 18 to 19 cents at the close. Preliminary...

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ZLZ25 : 56.84 (+1.23%)
ZMZ25 : 287.1 (+1.27%)
ZSX25 : 1040-0 (+1.32%)
ZSQ25 : 1035-2 (+1.35%)
ZSU25 : 1025-0 (+1.28%)
ZSPX25US.CM : 9.6667 (+0.45%)
Is it Time for the "Heat Unit" Hens to Start Cackling?

Another cool summer morning will likely bring with it the usual cackling over the lack of heat units for the US corn crop.

ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
ZWU25 : 540-6 (+1.36%)
ZSX25 : 1040-0 (+1.32%)
MWU25 : 5.9750 (+0.42%)
ZCU25 : 408-2 (+1.55%)
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KEU25 : 527-2 (+1.88%)
Corn Bulls Post Gains on Wednesday

Corn futures extended the strength on Wednesday, as contracts were 4 to 5 cents in the green at the final bell. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 1/4 cents at $3.92 3/4....

ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
ZCZ25 : 427-4 (+1.54%)
ZCU25 : 408-2 (+1.55%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 3.8787 (-0.82%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8829 (-0.88%)
Soybeans Rally at Midweek

Soybeans were in rally mode on Wednesday, with the $10 area holding. Contracts were up 18 to 19 cents at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 19 cents at $9.75 1/4. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.8229 (+0.69%)
ZLZ25 : 56.84 (+1.23%)
ZMZ25 : 287.1 (+1.27%)
ZSX25 : 1040-0 (+1.32%)
ZSQ25 : 1035-2 (+1.35%)
ZSU25 : 1025-0 (+1.28%)
ZSPX25US.CM : 9.6667 (+0.45%)
Wheat Sees Modestly Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Wheat posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with most contracts hard red contracts lower and soft red heading higher. Chicago SRW wheat was mostly 3 to 4 higher, vs. losses on Tuesday. KC HRW futures were fractionally...

KEZ25 : 549-6 (+1.81%)
KEU25 : 527-2 (+1.88%)
MWU25 : 5.9750 (+0.42%)
ZWU25 : 540-6 (+1.36%)
ZWZ25 : 562-0 (+1.40%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 51.62
2nd Resistance Point 51.62
1st Resistance Point 51.62
Last Price 51.62s
1st Support Level 51.62
2nd Support Level 51.62
3rd Support Level 51.62

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52-Week High 51.62
Last Price 51.62s
Fibonacci 61.8% 46.56
Fibonacci 50% 45.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 43.44
52-Week Low 38.38

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