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Wheat Dec '26 (ZWZ26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Slipping back to Mixed Action on Thursday

The wheat complex is showing mixed action across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts are steady to a penny higher at midday. KC HRW futures are slipping back 2 to 3 cents on the session. MPLS spring wheat is up 5 to 6 cents so far on the day.

The weekly USDA Export Sales report showed a total of 393,655 MT of 2026/27 wheat sales in the week ending on August 13, on the higher side of the estimates looking for a range of 200,000 to 450,000 MT. That was the third highest for the marketing year but still 24.26% below the same week last year. 

Monthly International Grains Council data showed production down 4 MMT to 817 MMT, with use slipping down 2 MMT to 826 MMT. Stocks for 2026/27 were trimmed by 4 MMT to 275 MMT.

Sep 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $6.80 1/4, unch,

Dec 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $6.98 1/2, up 1 cent,

Sep 26 KCBT Wheat  is at $7.59 1/4, down 2 3/4 cents,

Dec 26 KCBT Wheat  is at $7.74, down 2 3/4 cents,

Sep 26 MIAX Wheat  is... 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
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
11/30/26 (102 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (116 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 11, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
171,852 (+4,904)
149,098 (-1,463)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
114,979 (-2,133)
139,889 (+8,018)
Producers - Long / Short
64,948 (-2,948)
117,580 (-3,254)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
89,805 (+5,754)
14,419 (-307)
Managed Money - Long / Short
78,009 (-2,028)
111,409 (+6,502)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
36,970 (-105)
28,480 (+1,516)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
645-2 +8.60%
on 08/11/26
728-2 -3.78%
on 07/24/26
+9-2 (+1.34%)
since 07/20/26
3-Month
590-4 +18.67%
on 06/30/26
728-2 -3.78%
on 07/24/26
+8-4 (+1.23%)
since 05/20/26
52-Week
557-2 +25.75%
on 12/17/25
728-2 -3.78%
on 07/24/26
+103-4 (+17.33%)
since 08/20/25

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Wheat Slipping back to Mixed Action on Thursday

The wheat complex is showing mixed action across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts are steady to a penny higher at midday. KC HRW futures are slipping back 2 to 3 cents on the session....

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KEU26 : 762-6 (+0.10%)
MWU26 : 6.9900 (+0.72%)
ZWU26 : 680-0 (-0.04%)
ZWZ26 : 698-0 (+0.07%)
Corn Holding onto Thursday Gains as December Tests $5

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ZCZ26 : 503-0 (+1.00%)
ZCU26 : 477-6 (+1.00%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.6920 (+1.15%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.4927 (+1.05%)
Soybeans Holding onto Thursday Gains

Soybeans are trading with fractional to 4 cent gains across most contracts Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 1 1/4 cents at $11.99 1/4. Soymeal futures are back down 30 cents...

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ZLZ26 : 71.01 (+1.50%)
ZMZ26 : 325.0 (-0.18%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.7835 (-0.08%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)
ZSU26 : 1220-0 (-0.18%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)
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Wheat Kicking Off Thursday with Gains

Wheat is trading with gains so far on Thursday AM. The wheat complex rallied across the three exchanges on the midweek session. Chicago SRW contracts was up 10 to 16 1/4 cents across most contracts. Open...

KEZ26 : 777-4 (+0.10%)
KEU26 : 762-6 (+0.10%)
MWU26 : 6.9900 (+0.72%)
ZWU26 : 680-0 (-0.04%)
ZWZ26 : 698-0 (+0.07%)
Corn Rallying to Near the Spring Highs as Weaker Tour Yields Continue

Corn prices are off to an early rally on Thursday, with contracts up 5 to 6 cents. Futures rallied into the Wednesday close, as contracts were up 8 to 10 cents in most front months, with deferreds fractionally...

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ZCZ26 : 503-0 (+1.00%)
ZCU26 : 477-6 (+1.00%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.6920 (+1.15%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.4927 (+1.05%)
Soybeans Pushing Gains to Thursday

Soybeans are trading with Thursday gains of 4 to 5 cents. Futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 11 ¼ to 21 ½ cents across most months. Open interest suggested net new buying, up...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.9701 (-0.08%)
ZLZ26 : 71.01 (+1.50%)
ZMZ26 : 325.0 (-0.18%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.7835 (-0.08%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)
ZSU26 : 1220-0 (-0.18%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)
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Wheat Posts Wednesday Strength

The wheat complex rallied across the three exchanges on the midweek session. Chicago SRW contracts was up 10 to 16 1/4 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures were 12 ½ to 18 ½ cents higher on the...

KEZ26 : 777-4 (+0.10%)
KEU26 : 762-6 (+0.10%)
MWU26 : 6.9900 (+0.72%)
ZWU26 : 680-0 (-0.04%)
ZWZ26 : 698-0 (+0.07%)
Soybeans Rally on Wednesday

Soybeans closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 11 ¼ to 21 ½ cents across most months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 21 cents at $11.98. Soymeal futures were up $4.70...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.9701 (-0.08%)
ZLZ26 : 71.01 (+1.50%)
ZMZ26 : 325.0 (-0.18%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.7835 (-0.08%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)
ZSU26 : 1220-0 (-0.18%)
ZSX26 : 1236-4 (-0.06%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 729-1
2nd Resistance Point 714-5
1st Resistance Point 706-1
Last Price 698-0
1st Support Level 683-1
2nd Support Level 668-5
3rd Support Level 660-1

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52-Week High 728-2
Last Price 698-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 662-7
Fibonacci 50% 642-6
Fibonacci 38.2% 622-5
52-Week Low 557-2

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