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Wheat Mar '16 (ZWH16)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Collapses Lower on Wednesday

The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday, as money was coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures fell back 9 ½ to 18 3/4 cents on the session. KC HRW futures were 12 ¼ to 21 ¾ cents in the red on Wednesday. MPLS spring wheat was down 8 to 16 1/2 cents. Crude Oil closed the day down $2.51 after a post from President Trump suggested Iran is looking for a ceasefire. He is expected to address the nation later this evening, likely providing some more clarity on the next steps of the conflict. Thursday will be the last trade day for the week as the markets are off for Good Friday.

The 7-day forecast calls for heavy rains SRW country as well as the eastern portions of the Southern Plains, with the western half on the lighter side with less than a half inch expected.

Export Sales data will be released on Thursday morning, as traders are looking for between 200,000 and 500,000 MT for old crop wheat. New crop business is seen in a range of 100,00 to 300,000 MT.

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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
02/29/16
Expiration Date
03/14/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Wheat Mar '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar 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
435-2 +8.33%
on 03/02/16
473-4 -0.42%
on 03/14/16
+14-0 (+3.06%)
since 02/12/16
3-Month
435-2 +8.33%
on 03/02/16
499-0 -5.51%
on 12/18/15
-22-0 (-4.46%)
since 12/14/15
52-Week
435-2 +8.33%
on 03/02/16
629-4 -25.10%
on 06/30/15
-66-4 (-12.36%)
since 03/13/15

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Wheat Collapses Lower on Wednesday

The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday, as money was coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures fell back 9 ½ to 18 3/4 cents on the session. KC HRW futures were 12 ¼ to 21 ¾ cents in the...

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RSK26 : 718.10 (-0.06%)
KGK26 : 0.7076s (+1.09%)
ZCK26 : 452-6 (-0.33%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSK26 : 3,660 (-1.43%)
CTK26 : 70.76s (+1.09%)
KOM26 : 4,720 (-1.03%)
XUK26 : 2,865 (-1.17%)
XTK26 : 4,612 (-0.52%)
XVK26 : 2,350 (-0.38%)
XXK26 : 8,604 (-1.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6905 (+9.04%)
Grain Crushings

Grain Crushings - 2026-04-01

FLK26 : 1.97000s (-1.75%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1478 (+0.16%)
ZCYAUS-BIW.CM : 183.74 (unch)
ZCK26 : 452-6 (-0.33%)
XBM26 : 206.75s (-1.31%)
XEU26 : 72.03 (+0.04%)
XVK26 : 2,350 (-0.38%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
ZCBAUS.CM : -0.3947 (+9.56%)
Soybeans Holding Weaker on Wednesday

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ZLK26 : 67.02 (-0.13%)
ZMK26 : 317.0 (-0.38%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8934 (+0.09%)
ZSX26 : 1151-4 (-0.35%)
ZSK26 : 1164-4 (-0.34%)
ZSN26 : 1180-4 (-0.34%)
Wheat Collapsing on Wednesday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Wednesday, as money is coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures are falling 19 to 22 cents so far on the session. KC HRW futures are 20 to 22 ½ cents in the red...

KEN26 : 626-2 (-0.32%)
KEK26 : 611-4 (-0.37%)
MWK26 : 6.4025 (-0.27%)
ZWK26 : 596-2 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 607-6 (-0.16%)
Corn Off Early Lows But Still Weaker at Midday

Corn futures are down 2 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 cent at $4.13 1/4. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation...

ZCZ26 : 479-6 (-0.31%)
ZCN26 : 463-4 (-0.32%)
ZCK26 : 452-6 (-0.33%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4214 (-0.05%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1478 (+0.16%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 475-7
1st Resistance Point 473-5
Last Price 471-4s
1st Support Level 469-1
2nd Support Level 466-7
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 629-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 555-2
Fibonacci 50% 532-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 509-4
Last Price 471-4s
52-Week Low 435-2

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