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Wheat Mar '26 (ZWH26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Rally Continuing on Thursday

The wheat complex is in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are trading 10 to 12 higher so far on the day to lead the bull’s charge. KC HRW futures is joining in on the rally, with futures up 9 to 11 cents so far on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat is 5 to 7 cents in the green at midday.

The annual Ag Outlook Forum from USDA released initial armchair estimates for the 2026 wheat crop this morning, with planted acreage estimated at 45 million acres. Production is seen at 1.860 bbu, with yield at 50.8 bpa.

Export sales data set for Friday morning is expected to show between 250,000 MT and 600,000 MT of old crop wheat sales in the week of 2/12.

Monthly International Grains Council data showed wheat stocks down 1 MMT from last month to 282 MMT, which is still 19 MMT above a year ago. 

Mar 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $5.57 1/4, up 10 1/4 cents,

May 26 CBOT Wheat  is at $5.64 1/4, up 11 3/4 cents,

Mar 26 KCBT Wheat  is at $5.60 1/2,... 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
$1,815/1,650
First Notice Date
02/27/26 (8 days)
Expiration Date
03/13/26 (22 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
189,249 (-9,301)
117,358 (-14,128)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
125,587 (+4,268)
196,845 (+10,030)
Producers - Long / Short
79,852 (-870)
80,688 (+782)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
80,498 (+4,879)
7,771 (-1,600)
Managed Money - Long / Short
90,285 (+1,966)
176,117 (+6,255)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
35,302 (+2,302)
20,728 (+3,775)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
507-0 +10.36%
on 01/21/26
563-6 -0.75%
on 02/19/26
+41-4 (+8.01%)
since 01/16/26
3-Month
501-4 +11.57%
on 01/02/26
563-6 -0.75%
on 02/19/26
+10-0 (+1.82%)
since 11/19/25
52-Week
501-4 +11.57%
on 01/02/26
668-6 -16.34%
on 02/20/25
-106-4 (-15.99%)
since 02/19/25

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Wheat Rally Continuing on Thursday

The wheat complex is in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are trading 10 to 12 higher so far on the day to lead the bull’s charge. KC HRW futures is joining in on the...

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KEH26 : 565-4s (+2.63%)
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ZWH26 : 559-4s (+2.29%)
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Corn Easing Back on Thursday Morning

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Wheat Extending Push Higher on Thursday Morning

Wheat is posting 5 to 6 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday morning. The wheat complex was in bounce back mode on Wednesday, with gains across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were up 9...

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KEH26 : 565-4s (+2.63%)
MWH26 : 5.8250s (+1.48%)
ZWH26 : 559-4s (+2.29%)
ZWK26 : 566-6s (+2.58%)
Soybeans Slipping to Start Thursday Trade

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ZLK26 : 60.09s (+1.71%)
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ZSH26 : 1141-0s (+0.66%)
ZSK26 : 1156-0s (+0.61%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 584-5
2nd Resistance Point 574-1
1st Resistance Point 566-7
Last Price 559-4s
1st Support Level 549-1
2nd Support Level 538-5
3rd Support Level 531-3

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52-Week High 668-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 604-7
Fibonacci 50% 585-1
Fibonacci 38.2% 565-3
Last Price 559-4s
52-Week Low 501-4

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