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Soybean May '12 (ZSK12)

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Soybean Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Pushing Correction to Midday

Soybeans are pushing the retreat to Friday, with contracts down 14 to 15 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 19 cents at $11.09 1/4. Soymeal futures are back up 70 cents to $1.70, with Soy Oil futures falling steady at midday. There was 1 delivery issued overnight for May soybean meal with 8 for bean oil. May soybeans say 41 delivery notices on Thursday evening. 

Few details announced following the meeting with President Trump and China’s President Xi left the market hanging. President Trump stated early this morning that China will be buying billions of dollars in soybeans.

USDA reported a private export sale of 155,000 MT of soybean meal to Italy this morning.

The monthly NOPA crush report showed 211.86 million bushels of soybeans crushed during April. That was a 14.4 mbu (6.33%) drop from March but still an April record and 11.37% above last year. Daily crush was down from March’s 7.3 mbu/day to 7.06 mbu/day in April. Soybean... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean
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
$2,200/2,000
First Notice Date
04/30/12
Expiration Date
05/14/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean May '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
423,322 (+9,508)
627,867 (+47,874)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
303,880 (+44,662)
71,682 (+6,403)
Producers - Long / Short
249,930 (+3,290)
561,518 (+43,568)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
162,504 (+3,571)
55,461 (+1,659)
Managed Money - Long / Short
247,320 (+42,115)
33,806 (+5,511)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
56,560 (+2,547)
37,876 (+892)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1373-4 +1.20%
on 05/14/12
1509-0 -7.89%
on 04/27/12
-46-6 (-3.25%)
since 04/13/12
3-Month
1254-0 +10.85%
on 02/16/12
1509-0 -7.89%
on 04/27/12
+127-4 (+10.10%)
since 02/14/12
52-Week
1115-4 +24.61%
on 12/14/11
1509-0 -7.89%
on 04/27/12
+73-2 (+5.56%)
since 05/13/11

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Soybeans Pushing Correction to Midday

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ZMN26 : 334.8 (+0.69%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0342 (-1.20%)
ZSX26 : 1170-2 (-1.12%)
ZSN26 : 1176-6 (-1.32%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-1.13%)
Wheat Extends Losses at Midday

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KEU26 : 696-0 (-2.79%)
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MWN26 : 6.8425 (-2.60%)
ZWN26 : 634-2 (-3.61%)
ZWU26 : 648-4 (-3.46%)
Soybeans Continuing Pullback on Friday Morning

Soybeans are showing 11 to 13 cents lower trade so far on Friday after collapsing on Thursday. Futures posted 20 to 40 ¾ cent losses across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash...

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ZLN26 : 73.75 (+0.12%)
ZMN26 : 334.8 (+0.69%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0342 (-1.20%)
ZSX26 : 1170-2 (-1.12%)
ZSN26 : 1176-6 (-1.32%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-1.13%)
Corn Extending Losses into Friday Morning

Corn price action is down 4 to 5 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures were down 9 to 15 cents in the front months on Thursday, falling with the rest of the grain complex as very few details were announced...

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ZCU26 : 463-6 (-2.21%)
ZCN26 : 456-4 (-2.35%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4346 (-2.17%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1591 (-2.58%)
Wheat Falling Lower on Friday AM Trade

Wheat is trading with losses across the three exchanges early on Friday. The wheat complex was under pressure with the rest of the grains on Thursday, as the Trump/Xi meeting yielded very few headlines...

KEU26 : 696-0 (-2.79%)
KEN26 : 685-4 (-2.80%)
MWN26 : 6.8425 (-2.60%)
ZWN26 : 634-2 (-3.61%)
ZWU26 : 648-4 (-3.46%)
What Made Friday's Headlines Expected?

All it took was one look at Friday morning markets to confirm what the trip by the US contingent to China was all about - Selling ill-gotten oil.

HOM26 : 4.0602 (+3.96%)
ZCZ26 : 481-4 (-1.98%)
ZSN26 : 1176-6 (-1.32%)
ZCU26 : 463-6 (-2.21%)
ZLN26 : 73.75 (+0.12%)
ZSX26 : 1170-2 (-1.12%)
KEN26 : 685-4 (-2.80%)
ZCN26 : 456-4 (-2.35%)
CLM26 : 104.83 (+3.62%)
GCM26 : 4,556.5 (-2.75%)
SIN26 : 77.010 (-9.75%)
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The wheat complex was under pressure with the rest of the grains on Thursday, as the Trump/Xi meeting yielded very few headlines for any potential ag purchases. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 3/4 to...

KEU26 : 696-0 (-2.79%)
KEN26 : 685-4 (-2.80%)
MWN26 : 6.8425 (-2.60%)
ZWN26 : 634-2 (-3.61%)
ZWU26 : 648-4 (-3.46%)
Corn Falls Back on Thursday

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ZCZ26 : 481-4 (-1.98%)
ZCU26 : 463-6 (-2.21%)
ZCN26 : 456-4 (-2.35%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4346 (-2.17%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1591 (-2.58%)
Soybeans Collapse Following Little News Out of Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans posted 20 to 40 ¾ cent losses across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 36 cents at $11.28. Soymeal futures were back down $3.90 to $6, with Soy...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1242 (-1.39%)
ZLN26 : 73.75 (+0.12%)
ZMN26 : 334.8 (+0.69%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0342 (-1.20%)
ZSX26 : 1170-2 (-1.12%)
ZSN26 : 1176-6 (-1.32%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-1.13%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1414-3
1st Resistance Point 1402-1
Last Price 1390-0s
1st Support Level 1375-5
2nd Support Level 1361-3
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1509-0
Last Price 1390-0s
Fibonacci 61.8% 1358-5
Fibonacci 50% 1312-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 1265-7
52-Week Low 1115-4

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