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Wheat Jul '23 (ZWN23)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Falls into the Weekend

The wheat market retreated lower into the Friday close, with the three exchanges posting losses. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 to 22 1/4 cents on the day, with July 16 ¾ cents higher on the week. KC HRW futures posted 12 to 19 1/2 cent losses across the board on Friday, with July still up 12 ¼ cents since last Friday. MPLS spring wheat closed the Friday session with contacts down 7 1/2 to 17 1/4 cents, as July was still up 6 ¾ cents on the week.

Managed money was busy adding back to their net long position in CBT wheat futures and options by 9,120 contracts as of 5/12, mainly via new shorts, taking it to 19,023 contracts. In KC wheat futures and options, spec funds trimmed back just 79 contracts from their net long to 37,790 contracts.

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... 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
06/30/23
Expiration Date
07/14/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 12, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
146,177 (+9,079)
133,688 (+5,015)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
134,577 (+5,747)
148,998 (+3,500)
Producers - Long / Short
37,347 (+3,155)
101,086 (-1,293)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
101,312 (+4,370)
25,084 (+4,754)
Managed Money - Long / Short
100,637 (+2,606)
119,121 (+12,057)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,940 (+3,141)
29,877 (-8,557)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
614-2 +4.44%
on 07/13/23
756-6 -15.23%
on 06/26/23
+11-2 (+1.79%)
since 06/14/23
3-Month
573-2 +11.91%
on 05/31/23
756-6 -15.23%
on 06/26/23
-51-0 (-7.36%)
since 04/14/23
52-Week
573-2 +11.91%
on 05/31/23
949-4 -32.44%
on 10/10/22
-184-0 (-22.29%)
since 07/14/22

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Wheat Falls into the Weekend

The wheat market retreated lower into the Friday close, with the three exchanges posting losses. Chicago SRW futures were down 11 to 22 1/4 cents on the day, with July 16 ¾ cents higher on the week. KC...

KEU26 : 697-4s (-2.58%)
KEN26 : 688-0s (-2.45%)
MWN26 : 6.8525s (-2.46%)
ZWN26 : 635-6s (-3.38%)
ZWU26 : 649-6s (-3.28%)
Corn Falls Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures closed the Friday session with contracts falling 7 to 11 ¾ vents as July ended the week with losses of 15 ½ cents. December was12 ½ cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn...

ZCZ26 : 481-0s (-2.09%)
ZCU26 : 463-0s (-2.37%)
ZCN26 : 455-6s (-2.51%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4294 (-2.29%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1531 (-2.72%)
Soybeans Close Friday with Bears Pushing Lower

Soybeans were extending the late week losses with close Friday with contracts down 7 to 15 1/12 cents. July was down 31 cents on the week, as November was down 18 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1272 (-1.36%)
ZLN26 : 73.88s (+0.30%)
ZMN26 : 334.3s (+0.54%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0389 (-1.16%)
ZSX26 : 1170-6s (-1.08%)
ZSN26 : 1177-0s (-1.30%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-4s (-1.11%)
Shootin' the Bull about wrapping up the week.

Most contract months closed a little lower than last week, but for the most part, the week was filled with $5.00 to $9.00 ranges within the day.

Corn Continuing Weakness to Friday

Corn futures are down 9 to 11 cents in the front months on Friday. There were 124 deliveries issued for May corn futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 11 cents to $4.16...

ZCZ26 : 481-0s (-2.09%)
ZCU26 : 463-0s (-2.37%)
ZCN26 : 455-6s (-2.51%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4294 (-2.29%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1531 (-2.72%)
Soybeans Pushing Correction to Midday

Soybeans are pushing the retreat to Friday, with contracts down 14 to 15 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 19 cents at $11.09 1/4. Soymeal futures are back up 70 cents...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1272 (-1.36%)
ZLN26 : 73.88s (+0.30%)
ZMN26 : 334.3s (+0.54%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0389 (-1.16%)
ZSX26 : 1170-6s (-1.08%)
ZSN26 : 1177-0s (-1.30%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-4s (-1.11%)
Wheat Extends Losses at Midday

The wheat market is retreating lower on Friday, with contracts down across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 24 to 25 cents in the red. KC HRW futures are 22 to 24 cents...

KEU26 : 697-4s (-2.58%)
KEN26 : 688-0s (-2.45%)
MWN26 : 6.8525s (-2.46%)
ZWN26 : 635-6s (-3.38%)
ZWU26 : 649-6s (-3.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 641-4
2nd Resistance Point 641-4
1st Resistance Point 641-4
Last Price 641-4s
1st Support Level 641-4
2nd Support Level 641-4
3rd Support Level 641-4

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52-Week High 949-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 805-6
Fibonacci 50% 761-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 717-0
Last Price 641-4s
52-Week Low 573-2

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