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Soybean Aug '13 (ZSQ13)

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Soybean Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Slip Lower on Tuesday, with Meal Pressure

Soybeans were weaker on Tuesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 4 ¾ cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1/4 cent at $10.58. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to $2.70 on the day, with Soy Oil futures mixed, from 35 points higher to 34 points lower. 

The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed 92% of the US soybean crop planted by 6/7, up 4% from normal, with 79% emerged and 8 percentage points faster than normal. Condition ratings were down 1% to 65% gd/ex, with the Brugler500 index down 2 points to 367. Deterioration was noted in IN, down 9 points, with MO slipping 4, SD down 3, and ND 2 points lower, as well as weaker condition in other fringe southern states. Improvement was seen in MN (+6), NE (+3), IL (+3), and OH (+5).

The next week is looking at heavy precip totals in much of eastern KS, through IA, MI, IL, IN, WI, and IN of 1 to 3 inches. Spottier totals are seen in OH, with NE and the Dakotas seen as very light amounts.<... 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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
07/31/13
Expiration Date
08/14/13 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Aug '13
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
478,707 (-6,197)
643,597 (-17,917)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
286,794 (+1,464)
99,010 (+18,355)
Producers - Long / Short
285,594 (-3,966)
568,244 (-19,061)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
176,681 (-3,986)
58,921 (-611)
Managed Money - Long / Short
218,597 (-6,329)
62,817 (+22,120)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
68,197 (+7,793)
36,193 (-3,765)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1313-6 +4.13%
on 08/07/13
1526-2 -10.37%
on 07/23/13
-61-0 (-4.27%)
since 07/12/13
3-Month
1313-6 +4.13%
on 08/07/13
1526-2 -10.37%
on 07/23/13
+21-6 (+1.62%)
since 05/14/13
52-Week
1282-0 +6.71%
on 04/24/13
1570-0 -12.87%
on 09/14/12
-26-6 (-1.92%)
since 08/14/12

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ZCZ26 : 445-2s (-0.17%)
ZCU26 : 427-4s (unch)
ZCN26 : 419-4s (+0.18%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0933 (-0.15%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8624 (+0.42%)
Soybeans Slip Lower on Tuesday, with Meal Pressure

Soybeans were weaker on Tuesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 4 ¾ cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1/4 cent at $10.58. Soymeal futures were down $1.60 to $2.70...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.5787 (+0.02%)
ZLN26 : 74.91s (+0.47%)
ZMN26 : 301.1s (-0.53%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.6518 (-0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1132-0s (-0.31%)
ZSN26 : 1113-6s (-0.18%)
ZSQ26 : 1118-6s (-0.22%)
Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday

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KEU26 : 640-2s (+0.08%)
KEN26 : 630-6s (+0.16%)
MWN26 : 6.1750s (-0.32%)
ZWN26 : 585-2s (+0.34%)
ZWU26 : 596-6s (+0.17%)
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Soybeans Trading with Slight Tuesday Weakness

Soybeans are trading with modest Tuesday weakness of 2 to 3 ½ cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1 3/4 cents at $10.56. Soymeal futures are down 10 cents to 50 cents...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.5787 (+0.02%)
ZLN26 : 74.91s (+0.47%)
ZMN26 : 301.1s (-0.53%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.6518 (-0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1132-0s (-0.31%)
ZSN26 : 1113-6s (-0.18%)
ZSQ26 : 1118-6s (-0.22%)
Corn Bulls Holding onto Tuesday Gains

Corn futures are showing 1 to 2 cent gains in the front months on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $3.87 3/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000...

ZCZ26 : 445-2s (-0.17%)
ZCU26 : 427-4s (unch)
ZCN26 : 419-4s (+0.18%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0933 (-0.15%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8624 (+0.42%)
Wheat Posting Tuesday Strength

The wheat complex is trading with Tuesday midday gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW are trading with 3 to 5 cent gains in the nearby contracts. KC HRW futures are up 4 to 6 cents in the front...

KEU26 : 640-2s (+0.08%)
KEN26 : 630-6s (+0.16%)
MWN26 : 6.1750s (-0.32%)
ZWN26 : 585-2s (+0.34%)
ZWU26 : 596-6s (+0.17%)
Will Soybeans Every Rally?

Soybeans are testing key support levels near the 200-day moving average and 50% retracement zone, with traders watching closely to see if the market can stabilize or if further liquidation lies ahead.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1392-5
1st Resistance Point 1380-3
Last Price 1368-0s
1st Support Level 1351-3
2nd Support Level 1334-5
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1570-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 1460-0
Fibonacci 50% 1426-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 1392-0
Last Price 1368-0s
52-Week Low 1282-0

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