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Wheat May '22 (ZWK22)
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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheats Firm Up for the Weekend

The front month wheat futures ended the day firmer following Thursday’s drop. Chicago prices were up 3 ¾ to 5 cents into the weekend, as Dec ended a net 24 ¾ cents lower wk/wk. KC wheats settled fractionally to 2 ½ cents in the black, ending the week 35 ¼ cents lower to a new low for the move in Dec HRW. Spring wheat futures firmed up 3 to 5 ¾ cents on the last trade day of the week. That left Dec HRS contracts 18 ½ cents lower for the week’s move. 

CoT data had managed money traders 96,805 contracts net short in Chicago wheat as of 9/19. That was a 12k contract stronger net short fueled by net new selling for the week. KC spec traders were 818 contracts less net short after light net new buying. The group was shown 12,330 contracts net short as of 9/19. CFTC reported managed money with a 15,177 contract net short in Minneapolis futures. That was a 1,816 contract stronger net short for the week via net new selling. 

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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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
04/29/22
Expiration Date
05/13/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Wheat May '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 12, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
133,152 (+2,574)
86,631 (+213)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
114,277 (+4,296)
163,896 (+7,505)
Producers - Long / Short
59,914 (+3,492)
72,724 (-3,806)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
61,838 (-5,462)
2,507 (-525)
Managed Money - Long / Short
61,767 (+1,194)
150,999 (+7,283)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
52,510 (+3,102)
12,897 (+222)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1029-2 +13.41%
on 05/02/22
1174-4 -0.62%
on 05/12/22
+53-6 (+4.83%)
since 04/13/22
3-Month
779-4 +49.74%
on 02/16/22
1363-4 -14.39%
on 03/08/22
+363-2 (+45.18%)
since 02/11/22
52-Week
631-6 +84.76%
on 07/09/21
1363-4 -14.39%
on 03/08/22
+464-0 (+65.98%)
since 05/13/21

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 1167-2
2nd Resistance Point 1167-2
1st Resistance Point 1167-2
Last Price 1167-2s
1st Support Level 1167-2
2nd Support Level 1167-2
3rd Support Level 1167-2

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52-Week High 1363-4
Last Price 1167-2s
Fibonacci 61.8% 1084-0
Fibonacci 50% 997-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 911-2
52-Week Low 631-6

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