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Soybean May '25 (ZSK25)

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Soybean Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Popping Back Higher on Wednesday

Soybeans are trading with Wednesday morning gains of 6 to 7 ¼ cents.  Futures posted losses of as little as 4 cents in the deferreds, with nearbys own as much as 16 cents. Open interest suggested an some rolling out of July, with OI down 4,746 contracts and the rest of the board up 6,697 contracts The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 15 3/4 cents at $11.06 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 30 cents to $3.10 higher, with Soy Oil futures 5 to 70 points lower.

Weekly Crop Progress data indicated 87% of the US soybean crop planted by Sunday, 7% faster than normal. Emergence was 8 percentage points ahead of average at 65%. Crop ratings were released this week, showing 66% of the US soybean crop in good or excellent condition, down 1% from the same week last year and below the 68% estimate. That translates to a 369 on the Brugler500 index, a 3-year low, and the 4th lowest initial rating in the last 13 years. The weakest ratings were in OH at 339, with SD at 352 and I... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean
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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 26, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
484,904 (+5,161)
661,514 (-1,495)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
285,330 (-3,221)
80,655 (+4,342)
Producers - Long / Short
289,560 (+3,951)
587,305 (-3,108)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
180,667 (+744)
59,532 (+1,147)
Managed Money - Long / Short
224,926 (-7,586)
40,697 (+6,222)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
60,404 (+4,365)
39,958 (-1,880)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1027-0 +3.89%
on 05/01/25
1075-0 -0.74%
on 05/14/25
+25-2 (+2.42%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
969-4 +10.06%
on 04/07/25
1075-0 -0.74%
on 05/14/25
+14-2 (+1.35%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
955-4 +11.67%
on 12/19/24
1234-4 -13.57%
on 05/23/24
-151-0 (-12.40%)
since 05/14/24

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 1105-3
2nd Resistance Point 1090-1
1st Resistance Point 1078-5
Last Price 1067-0s
1st Support Level 1051-7
2nd Support Level 1036-5
3rd Support Level 1025-1

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52-Week High 1234-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 1127-7
Fibonacci 50% 1095-0
Last Price 1067-0s
Fibonacci 38.2% 1062-1
52-Week Low 955-4

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