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Wheat May '26 (ZWK26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Posts Friday Gains

The wheat complex saw mostly higher trade on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were the lagger, closing moistly within ¼ cent of unchanged, as May was up 9 ¾ cents this week. KC HRW futures posted gains of 3 ¼ to 6 ¼ cents to lead the way, as May was 26 ¼ cents higher on the week. MPLS spring wheat was 1 3/4 to 3 1/4 cents higher on Friday, with May rallying 20 ¼ cents this week.

Despite rains in the SRW country expected in the next week, the majority of the Southern Plains remain relatively dry via NOAA’s 7-day QPF.

Weekly Export Sales from Thursday took the total wheat commitments to 24.252 MMT, up 15% from the same period last year. That is 99% of USDA’s export projection and near the 100% average sales pace. 

Commitment of Traders data showed managed money in CBT wheat at a net short of 2,234 contracts, a reduction of 10,468 contracts over the last week, and the smallest net short since July 2022. In KC wheat, specs were net long 9,705 contracts, a 1,021 contract red... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Chicago Soft Red Winter Wheat
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
$1,815/1,650
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (34 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (48 days)

Seasonal Chart

Wheat May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
167,283 (+5,450)
150,934 (+13,690)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
137,228 (+7,029)
154,316 (-1,551)
Producers - Long / Short
52,960 (+5,544)
104,431 (+7,211)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
87,962 (-6,011)
20,142 (+562)
Managed Money - Long / Short
110,732 (+9,786)
111,726 (-1,094)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
26,496 (-2,757)
42,590 (-457)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
564-4 +7.17%
on 03/04/26
641-6 -5.73%
on 03/09/26
+13-4 (+2.28%)
since 02/27/26
3-Month
513-2 +17.88%
on 01/02/26
641-6 -5.73%
on 03/09/26
+74-2 (+13.99%)
since 12/26/25
52-Week
513-2 +17.88%
on 01/02/26
645-2 -6.24%
on 06/20/25
-15-4 (-2.50%)
since 03/27/25

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Wheat Posts Friday Gains

The wheat complex saw mostly higher trade on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were the lagger, closing moistly within ¼ cent of unchanged, as May was up 9 ¾ cents this week. KC HRW futures posted gains of...

KEN26 : 647-4s (+0.97%)
KEK26 : 632-6s (+0.96%)
MWK26 : 6.4825s (+0.50%)
ZWK26 : 605-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 616-0s (+0.04%)
Soybeans Sell the Fact Following RVO Release

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts down 5 to 14 ½ cents in most front months, as May was down 2 cents this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price as down 14 ¼ cents at $10.86....

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.8600 (-1.30%)
ZLK26 : 67.41s (-0.90%)
ZMK26 : 315.3s (-2.11%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7659 (-0.80%)
ZSX26 : 1144-0s (-0.76%)
ZSK26 : 1159-2s (-1.24%)
ZSN26 : 1175-2s (-1.20%)
Corn Fades Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures eased back lower into the weekend, closing Friday with contracts steady to 5 cents lower led by the nearbys. Front month May was down 3 ½ cents this week. The CmdtyView national average Cash...

ZCZ26 : 490-2s (-0.86%)
ZCN26 : 473-4s (-0.94%)
ZCK26 : 462-0s (-1.07%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5040 (-0.92%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1948 (-1.16%)
Shootin' the Bull about widening starting margins again

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RSK26 : 720.50s (-1.22%)
Soybeans Selling the Fact Following RVO Announcement

Soybeans are trading with contracts 9 to 10 cents lower in the front months and deferreds down 3 to 5 cents, The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 9 cents at $10.91 1/4. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.8600 (-1.30%)
ZLK26 : 67.41s (-0.90%)
ZMK26 : 315.3s (-2.11%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7659 (-0.80%)
ZSX26 : 1144-0s (-0.76%)
ZSK26 : 1159-2s (-1.24%)
ZSN26 : 1175-2s (-1.20%)
Corn Falling Back on Friday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 2 to 4 cents lower on Friday’s midday, easing lower into the weekend. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 1/4 cents to $4.21 1/4. Export...

ZCZ26 : 490-2s (-0.86%)
ZCN26 : 473-4s (-0.94%)
ZCK26 : 462-0s (-1.07%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5040 (-0.92%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1948 (-1.16%)
Wheat Pushing Higher to Close the Week

The wheat complex is trading with strength on Friday. Chicago SRW futures is showing fractional gains on Friday. KC HRW futures are trading with 6 to 7 cent gains across the front months to lead the wheat...

KEN26 : 647-4s (+0.97%)
KEK26 : 632-6s (+0.96%)
MWK26 : 6.4825s (+0.50%)
ZWK26 : 605-0s (unch)
ZWN26 : 616-0s (+0.04%)
Bulls Are in Control of Soybean Meal. Make This 1 Trade Now.

July soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZMN26 : 313.1s (-1.91%)
ZLN26 : 67.45s (-0.63%)
Corn Showing Gains Ahead of the Weekend

Corn price action is up 1 to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with bulls giving a late push, as contracts were fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. May was the lonely...

ZCZ26 : 490-2s (-0.86%)
ZCN26 : 473-4s (-0.94%)
ZCK26 : 462-0s (-1.07%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5040 (-0.92%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1948 (-1.16%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 626-3
2nd Resistance Point 619-7
1st Resistance Point 612-3
Last Price 605-0s
1st Support Level 598-3
2nd Support Level 591-7
3rd Support Level 584-3

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52-Week High 645-2
Last Price 605-0s
Fibonacci 61.8% 594-7
Fibonacci 50% 579-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 563-5
52-Week Low 513-2

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