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Wheat May '26 (ZWK26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Falling Lower on Monday

The wheat complex is holding onto midday losses so far on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 9 1/4 cents lower. KC HRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the red. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally to 2 cents lower at midday.

USDA’s FGIS tallied wheat export shipments at 458,411 MT (16.84 mbu) during the week ending on March 19. That was 33.39% above the week prior but 5.53% below than the same week last year. Mexico was the top destination of 128,882 MT, with 68,376 MT headed to China and 50,093 MT to Taiwan. Marketing year exports for 2025/26 are 19.93 MMT (732.3 mbu) since June 1, which is now 17.98% ahead of the same period last year.

Early on Monday morning, President Trump put out a Truth Social post ordering the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for 5 days after weekend tales were “good and productive.” Iran state media responded stating there was no direct or indirect contact with the President. Oil is down $9.03 at mid... 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
04/30/26 (38 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (52 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
161,833 (+62)
137,244 (+4,891)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
130,199 (+8,870)
155,867 (+5,373)
Producers - Long / Short
47,416 (-361)
97,220 (+3,713)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
93,973 (-1,067)
19,580 (-312)
Managed Money - Long / Short
100,946 (+5,641)
112,820 (-3,731)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
29,253 (+3,229)
43,047 (+9,104)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
563-4 +4.30%
on 02/25/26
641-6 -8.41%
on 03/09/26
+14-0 (+2.44%)
since 02/23/26
3-Month
513-2 +14.52%
on 01/02/26
641-6 -8.41%
on 03/09/26
+60-4 (+11.47%)
since 12/23/25
52-Week
513-2 +14.52%
on 01/02/26
645-2 -8.91%
on 06/20/25
-53-6 (-8.38%)
since 03/21/25

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Wheat Falling Lower on Monday

The wheat complex is holding onto midday losses so far on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 9 1/4 cents lower. KC HRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the red. MPLS spring wheat is fractionally to 2 cents...

KEN26 : 618-2s (-0.48%)
KEK26 : 603-2s (-0.49%)
MWK26 : 6.2700s (-0.16%)
ZWK26 : 587-6s (-1.26%)
ZWN26 : 600-0s (-1.19%)
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ZLK26 : 65.58s (+0.11%)
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ZSK26 : 1163-4s (+0.19%)
ZSN26 : 1179-0s (+0.21%)
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Wheat Slipping on Monday Morning

Wheat is trading with losses across the front months on Monday AM, despite higher overnight action. The wheat complex faced pressure across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were 12 to 13...

KEN26 : 618-2s (-0.48%)
KEK26 : 603-2s (-0.49%)
MWK26 : 6.2700s (-0.16%)
ZWK26 : 587-6s (-1.26%)
ZWN26 : 600-0s (-1.19%)
Corn Slipping After President Trump Comments

Corn price action has been back and forth early on Monday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents so far. Futures sputtered late on Friday, with contracts down 3 ½ to 4 ¼ cents on the day, as some deferreds...

ZCZ26 : 486-4s (-0.87%)
ZCN26 : 470-4s (-1.16%)
ZCK26 : 459-4s (-1.29%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4656 (-0.95%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1675 (-1.40%)
Soybeans Sitting Positive on Monday Morning

Soybeans are trading with steady to 2 cent higher trade so far on Monday AM trade after a busy morning of trade. Futures were under pressure on Friday, with contracts down 5 to 11 ¼ cents across the board....

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ZLK26 : 65.58s (+0.11%)
ZMK26 : 326.6s (-0.43%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7901 (+0.52%)
ZSX26 : 1146-4s (+0.48%)
ZSK26 : 1163-4s (+0.19%)
ZSN26 : 1179-0s (+0.21%)
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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 632-3
2nd Resistance Point 619-3
1st Resistance Point 603-5
Last Price 587-6s
1st Support Level 574-7
2nd Support Level 561-7
3rd Support Level 546-1

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52-Week High 645-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 594-7
Last Price 587-6s
Fibonacci 50% 579-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 563-5
52-Week Low 513-2

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