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Corn Dec '24 (ZCZ24)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Fades Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents.  The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4.

USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed a total of 565,810 MT of old crop corn bookings in the week of 7/2. That was the second lowest total for the marketing year and down 55.2% from the same week last year. Mexico was the top buyer of 168,900 MT, with 162,900 MT sold to Japan, and 149,800 MT to Colombia. New crop sales were just 401,667 MT in that week, down 44.8% from this week in 2025. A bulk of the sales were to South Korea at 136,000 MT, with 112,000 MT to Japan and 57,000 MT to Colombia. Accumulated sales of 6.55 MMT for 2026/27 are still 20.8% above last year.

The monthly WASDE report will be released on Friday, with a Bloomberg survey of analysts looking for old crop US corn stocks to be cut by 66 mbu to 2.079 bbu. New crop carryout is expected to be down 61... 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
11/29/24
Expiration Date
12/13/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 30, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
715,778 (-101,173)
750,657 (-82,789)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
490,117 (-30,845)
425,940 (-36,689)
Producers - Long / Short
362,413 (-70,542)
715,454 (-68,018)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
338,417 (-18,319)
20,255 (-2,459)
Managed Money - Long / Short
293,291 (-15,437)
360,287 (-23,260)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
196,826 (-15,408)
65,653 (-13,429)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
414-6 +3.68%
on 11/27/24
443-2 -2.99%
on 12/11/24
+3-4 (+0.82%)
since 11/13/24
3-Month
399-0 +7.77%
on 10/17/24
443-2 -2.99%
on 12/11/24
+16-6 (+4.05%)
since 09/13/24
52-Week
385-0 +11.69%
on 08/27/24
513-0 -16.18%
on 12/15/23
-77-6 (-15.31%)
since 12/13/23

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Corn Fades Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4. USDA’s...

ZCZ26 : 451-2 (-0.17%)
ZCU26 : 430-6 (-0.17%)
ZCN26 : 427-6s (-1.61%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.1502 (-0.93%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0068 (-0.80%)
Wheat Posts Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts posted gains of 4 ¾ to 12 cents on the day. KC HRW futures saw higher trade...

KEU26 : 651-4 (-0.42%)
KEN26 : 639-6 (-0.39%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 611-2s (+1.96%)
ZWU26 : 617-2 (-0.40%)
Soybeans Correct Lower on Thursday Ahead of Friday USDA Reports

Soybeans were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionallt to 8 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3097 (-1.24%)
ZLZ26 : 68.34 (-0.41%)
ZMZ26 : 315.4 (unch)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1749 (-0.87%)
ZSX26 : 1179-0 (-0.21%)
ZSN26 : 1179-6s (-1.28%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-0.13%)
"Shootin' the Bull" about increasing assumption of risk

Price erosion continues, with basis remaining wide.

Wheat Showing Midday Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex is posting Thursday gains at midday, to lead the grain complex. Chicago SRW contracts are showing are up 8 to 11 ½ cents higher. There were 25 delivery notices for July futures overnight....

KEU26 : 651-4 (-0.42%)
KEN26 : 639-6 (-0.39%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 611-2s (+1.96%)
ZWU26 : 617-2 (-0.40%)
Soybeans Facing More Thursday Pressure

Soybeans are falling back 8 ½ to 15 ¼ cents across most contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31 3/4. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $4.60 higher across...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3097 (-1.24%)
ZLZ26 : 68.34 (-0.41%)
ZMZ26 : 315.4 (unch)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1749 (-0.87%)
ZSX26 : 1179-0 (-0.21%)
ZSN26 : 1179-6s (-1.28%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-0.13%)
Corn Trading with Thursday Losses

Corn futures are showing 2 to 4 ¼ cent losses so far on Thursday. There were 88 deliveries issued against July futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 3 3/4 cents lower at...

ZCZ26 : 451-2 (-0.17%)
ZCU26 : 430-6 (-0.17%)
ZCN26 : 427-6s (-1.61%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.1502 (-0.93%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0068 (-0.80%)
Wheat Prices: Looming Head & Shoulders Chart Pattern

Technical analysis of CBOT wheat futures as prices test the 50-day moving average. Track what a potential head and shoulders pattern means for Prairie grain marketing

ZWU26 : 617-2 (-0.40%)
What to Expect From Corteva's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Corteva will release its second-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a single-digit profit dip.

CTVA : 83.86 (-1.55%)
$SPX : 7,543.64 (+0.81%)
XLB : 50.26 (+0.20%)
Soybean

Soybeans are down 2 to 3 cents early on Thursday Futures faded off the early gains on Wednesday, as buyers of the Chinese rumor were selling the fact. Contracts were down fractionally to 5 ½ cents at...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3097 (-1.24%)
ZLZ26 : 68.34 (-0.41%)
ZMZ26 : 315.4 (unch)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1749 (-0.87%)
ZSX26 : 1179-0 (-0.21%)
ZSN26 : 1179-6s (-1.28%)
ZSQ26 : 1176-2 (-0.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 442-1
2nd Resistance Point 438-1
1st Resistance Point 434-1
Last Price 430-0s
1st Support Level 426-1
2nd Support Level 422-1
3rd Support Level 418-1

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52-Week High 513-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 464-1
Fibonacci 50% 449-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 433-7
Last Price 430-0s
52-Week Low 385-0

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