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Corn May '24 (ZCK24)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Pushes Lower on Wednesday

Corn futures gave back the bounce from Tuesday, with contracts closing the Wednesday session down 2 to 9 ½ cents, led by the nearbys. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 1/2 cents at $4.19 3/4.

EIA’s weekly Petroleum Status Report showed ethanol production up another 39,000 bpd in the week of 7/24, to the second largest weekly total on record at 1.133 million bpd. Stocks were up 245,000 barrels in that week to 24.726 million barrels. Exports were back down 21,000 bpd to 137,000 bpd, with refiner inputs of ethanol up 1,000 bpd to 939,000 bpd.

The next 7 days are looking for 1 to 2 inches across much of eastern NE and the eastern portions of the Dakotas through MN, MO, WI, IA, IL, IN and OH.

Export Sales data will be released on Thursday, with traders looking for 300,000 to 600,000 MT in old crop corn sales. Bookings for 2026/27 are seen at 0.5-1 MMT in the week of 7/23.

A South Korean importer purchased a total of 69,000 MT of corn in a t... 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
$990/900
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 Jul 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
710,336 (+6,987)
849,590 (+51,265)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
492,296 (+10,073)
305,646 (-45,114)
Producers - Long / Short
335,128 (-6,839)
814,388 (+55,321)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
361,052 (+17,597)
21,046 (-285)
Managed Money - Long / Short
305,756 (+11,428)
249,043 (-33,924)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
186,540 (-1,355)
56,603 (-11,190)
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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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DBA : 27.49 (-1.26%)
SOYB : 25.21 (-1.94%)
ZCU26 : 447-0 (-0.45%)
CORN : 17.83 (-1.38%)
ZSX26 : 1190-0 (-0.23%)
WEAT : 24.50 (-0.49%)
TAGS : 24.96 (-1.42%)
Corn Pushes Lower on Wednesday

Corn futures gave back the bounce from Tuesday, with contracts closing the Wednesday session down 2 to 9 ½ cents, led by the nearbys. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 1/2 cents...

ZCZ26 : 469-6 (-0.42%)
ZCZ26 : 469-6 (-0.42%)
ZCU26 : 447-0 (-0.45%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3658 (-1.93%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1876 (-2.20%)
Wheat Closes Mixed on Wednesday, with Spring Wheat Heading Higher

The wheat complex posted mostly lower trade on Wednesday with the spring wheat contracts holding higher. Chicago SRW contracts were lower on the midweek session with losses of 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 cents. KC...

KEZ26 : 747-0 (+0.84%)
KEU26 : 732-2 (+0.93%)
MWU26 : 7.0600 (+0.14%)
ZWU26 : 664-2 (+0.53%)
ZWZ26 : 680-4 (+0.41%)
Soybeans Collapse on Wednesday, as Forecasts Remain Wet

Soybeans posted losses of 13 ½ to 34 cents on Wednesday, with front months leading the charge. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 31 3/4 cents lower at $11.46 ¼. Soymeal futures were...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4636 (-2.69%)
ZLZ26 : 67.31 (-0.46%)
ZMZ26 : 321.6 (-0.59%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3686 (-2.26%)
ZSX26 : 1190-0 (-0.23%)
ZSQ26 : 1175-4 (-0.21%)
ZSU26 : 1173-0 (-0.26%)
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Corn Facing Wednesday Weakness

Corn futures are down 8 to 9 cents so far across most contracts on Wednesday, giving back the bounce from Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 8 1/2 cents at $4.28 1/4. EIA’s...

ZCZ26 : 469-6 (-0.42%)
ZCZ26 : 469-6 (-0.42%)
ZCU26 : 447-0 (-0.45%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3658 (-1.93%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1876 (-2.20%)
Wheat Posting Mixed Wednesday Trade

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts firmer in the hard red months. Chicago SRW contracts are slipping lower on the midweek session with losses of ¾ to 2 cents. KC HRW...

KEZ26 : 747-0 (+0.84%)
KEU26 : 732-2 (+0.93%)
MWU26 : 7.0600 (+0.14%)
ZWU26 : 664-2 (+0.53%)
ZWZ26 : 680-4 (+0.41%)
Soybeans Extending Collapse to Wednesday, as Forecasts Stays Wet

Soybeans are trading with sharp midday losses of 28 to 31 cents across most contracts as a wetter forecast is pressuring things lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 31 cents lower...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4636 (-2.69%)
ZLZ26 : 67.31 (-0.46%)
ZMZ26 : 321.6 (-0.59%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3686 (-2.26%)
ZSX26 : 1190-0 (-0.23%)
ZSQ26 : 1175-4 (-0.21%)
ZSU26 : 1173-0 (-0.26%)

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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