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Corn May '24 (ZCK24)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Falls Back on Thursday

Corn futures were down 9 to 15 cents in the front months on Thursday, falling with the rest of the grain complex as very few details were announced out of the Trump/Xi meeting. May futures expired today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 13 cents to $4.27. 

A bill to approve year-around sales of E15 was passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday evening. It will now go through the Senate, facing some hurdles from oil state senators. 

Export Sales data from Thursday morning showed old crop corn business in the week of 5/7 at just 684,786 MT. That was the second lowest total for the marketing year, just half of the week prior and down 59.2% from the same week last year. Mexico was the top buyer of 232,000 MT, with 222,000 MT sold to Colombia and 182,800 MT to Japan. New crop sales were just 400 MT, all to Honduras.

CONAB data from this morning showed total Brazilian production up 0.6 MMT from their previous estimate to 140.17 MMT. Th... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
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
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
04/30/24
Expiration Date
05/14/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn May '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
752,467 (+24,225)
1,121,315 (+110,944)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
601,877 (+72,596)
168,493 (-20,048)
Producers - Long / Short
348,374 (-12,026)
1,052,427 (+96,950)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
379,832 (+30,693)
44,627 (+8,436)
Managed Money - Long / Short
440,048 (+59,479)
95,407 (-19,590)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
161,829 (+13,117)
73,086 (-458)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
426-2 +6.45%
on 04/18/24
461-4 -1.68%
on 05/13/24
+18-2 (+4.19%)
since 04/12/24
3-Month
408-6 +11.01%
on 02/26/24
461-4 -1.68%
on 05/13/24
+16-4 (+3.77%)
since 02/14/24
52-Week
408-6 +11.01%
on 02/26/24
637-6 -28.85%
on 06/21/23
-72-0 (-13.69%)
since 05/12/23

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Corn Falls Back on Thursday

Corn futures were down 9 to 15 cents in the front months on Thursday, falling with the rest of the grain complex as very few details were announced out of the Trump/Xi meeting. May futures expired today....

ZCZ26 : 492-6 (+0.31%)
ZCU26 : 476-0 (+0.37%)
ZCN26 : 469-0 (+0.32%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5331 (-2.51%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2691 (-2.97%)
Soybeans Collapse Following Little News Out of Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans posted 20 to 40 ¾ cent losses across most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 36 cents at $11.28. Soymeal futures were back down $3.90 to $6, with Soy...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2805 (-3.08%)
ZLN26 : 73.90 (+0.33%)
ZMN26 : 331.3 (-0.36%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1685 (-2.13%)
ZSX26 : 1181-6 (-0.15%)
ZSN26 : 1191-4 (-0.08%)
ZSQ26 : 1188-4 (-0.11%)
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 : 712-4 (-0.49%)
KEN26 : 701-6 (-0.50%)
MWN26 : 7.0100 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 656-4 (-0.23%)
ZWU26 : 670-2 (-0.22%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

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DEC-MAR SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZLZ26-ZLH27) - WALSH PURE SPREADER

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Shootin' the Bull about a Two-Headed top

I anticipate feeder cattle to trade down to the lows made in mid-March per respective contract month.

Corn Facing Thursday Pressure

Corn futures are trading with 13 to 15 cent losses in the front months on Thursday. There were 17 deliveries against May futures overnight, with the contract expiring today. The CmdtyView national average...

ZCZ26 : 492-6 (+0.31%)
ZCU26 : 476-0 (+0.37%)
ZCN26 : 469-0 (+0.32%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.5331 (-2.51%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2691 (-2.97%)
Soybeans Collapsing Following Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans are trading with 30 to 44 cent losses in most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 44 cents at $11.20. Soymeal futures are back down $7.20, with Soy Oil...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2805 (-3.08%)
ZLN26 : 73.90 (+0.33%)
ZMN26 : 331.3 (-0.36%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1685 (-2.13%)
ZSX26 : 1181-6 (-0.15%)
ZSN26 : 1191-4 (-0.08%)
ZSQ26 : 1188-4 (-0.11%)
Wheat Falling at Midday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 18 to 29 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are leading the charge, with 20 to 22 cent losses. MPLS spring...

KEU26 : 712-4 (-0.49%)
KEN26 : 701-6 (-0.50%)
MWN26 : 7.0100 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 656-4 (-0.23%)
ZWU26 : 670-2 (-0.22%)
Soybeans Technicals: Confirming the Double Top

We analyze the rumoured double top in soybean prices. Canadian grain marketers should wait for a confirmed neckline break before acting on the charts.

ZSN26 : 1191-4 (-0.08%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 466-4
2nd Resistance Point 463-6
1st Resistance Point 458-6
Last Price 453-6s
1st Support Level 451-0
2nd Support Level 448-2
3rd Support Level 443-2

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52-Week High 637-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 550-2
Fibonacci 50% 523-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 496-2
Last Price 453-6s
52-Week Low 408-6

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