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Wheat Mar '23 (ZWH23)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

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 for any potential ag purchases. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 3/4 to 18 cents in the front months. There were 11 deliveries issued for May CBT wheat overnight. Open interest was up 3,512 contracts on Thursday. KC HRW futures were leading the charge, with 11 1/4 to 20 cent losses. OI was rose 2,345 contracts. MPLS spring wheat was 15 3/4 to 17 3/4 cents lower on Thursday. 

The Kansas Wheat Quality Tour was completed on Thursday, with an average yield of 38.9 bpa. That was the lowest average yield for the tour since 2023, and the second lowest since 2018. The production total was 218 mbu, which compares to the 214 mbu from USDA on Tuesday.

USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 133,485 MT in old crop wheat sales. That was back up from last week and well a... 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
$2,035/1,850
First Notice Date
02/28/23
Expiration Date
03/14/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Wheat Mar '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
137,098 (+10,355)
128,673 (-1,103)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
128,830 (-3,506)
145,498 (+14,028)
Producers - Long / Short
34,192 (+6,290)
102,379 (+1,102)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
96,942 (+3,962)
20,330 (-2,308)
Managed Money - Long / Short
98,031 (-6,955)
107,064 (+13,803)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
30,799 (+3,449)
38,434 (+225)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
653-4 +5.05%
on 03/09/23
787-2 -12.80%
on 02/15/23
-99-4 (-12.66%)
since 02/14/23
3-Month
653-4 +5.05%
on 03/09/23
799-0 -14.08%
on 12/30/22
-62-6 (-8.38%)
since 12/14/22
52-Week
653-4 +5.05%
on 03/09/23
1273-2 -46.08%
on 05/17/22
-261-2 (-27.57%)
since 03/14/22

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Wheat Falling Lower on Friday AM Trade

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ZLN26 : 73.29 (-0.50%)
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KEN26 : 688-0 (-2.45%)
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Corn Falls Back on Thursday

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ZCU26 : 464-6 (-2.00%)
ZCN26 : 457-2 (-2.19%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4439 (-1.97%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1679 (-2.37%)
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ZSX26 : 1172-2 (-0.95%)
ZSN26 : 1179-4 (-1.09%)
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Wheat Longs Retreat on Thursday

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 : 698-6 (-2.41%)
KEN26 : 688-0 (-2.45%)
MWN26 : 6.8500 (-2.49%)
ZWN26 : 636-6 (-3.23%)
ZWU26 : 650-6 (-3.13%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 686-4
2nd Resistance Point 686-4
1st Resistance Point 686-4
Last Price 686-4s
1st Support Level 686-4
2nd Support Level 686-4
3rd Support Level 686-4

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52-Week High 1273-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 1036-4
Fibonacci 50% 963-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 890-2
Last Price 686-4s
52-Week Low 653-4

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