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Soybean Oil May '25 (ZLK25)

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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Slip Lower on Midweek Trade

Soybeans rounded out Wednesday trade with slight weakness, as contracts were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents lower. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 1 3/4 cents at $10.97 3/4.  Soymeal futures were down $2.20 to $4.80 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 20 to 82 points higher in the front months.

The weekly Export Sales report from USDA will be released on Thursday morning, as traders surveyed by Reuters are expecting to see 0.3-1 MMT in soybean sales for the week of 2/26. New crop business is estimated to total 0-100,000 MT in that week. Soybean meal sales are seen at 200,000-550,000 MT in the last week of February, with bean oil seen with net reductions of 20,000 MT to net sales of 26,000 MT.

Statistics Canada will release planting intentions data for 2026 on Thursday, with a Reuters survey showing analysts looking for 22.3 million acres of canola, up from 21.5 million acres in 2025 if realized. 

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Oil
Contract Size
60,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.01 points ($6.00 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
$600
Margin/Maintenance
$2,310/2,100
First Notice Date
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
333,631 (-2,073)
414,247 (+15,663)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
169,135 (+14,096)
99,698 (-3,370)
Producers - Long / Short
212,483 (-3,927)
374,633 (+15,954)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
93,691 (+1,241)
12,157 (-904)
Managed Money - Long / Short
134,663 (+18,375)
77,349 (-2,230)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,472 (-4,279)
22,349 (-1,140)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
46.00 +12.22%
on 04/15/25
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+5.30 (+11.44%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
41.08 +25.66%
on 03/13/25
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+5.10 (+10.96%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
38.38 +34.50%
on 08/16/24
51.62 unch
on 05/14/25
+6.51 (+14.43%)
since 05/14/24

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Soybeans Slip Lower on Midweek Trade

Soybeans rounded out Wednesday trade with slight weakness, as contracts were fractionally to 1 ¼ cents lower. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9930 (+0.32%)
ZLK26 : 64.18 (+0.93%)
ZMK26 : 309.2 (-0.23%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1161-0 (+0.56%)
ZSK26 : 1173-0 (+0.30%)
Corn Eases Lower on Wednesday

Corn futures posted losses of 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil was flat most of the day, failing to provide some spillover support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 445-6 (+0.45%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (+0.52%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0428 (+0.50%)
Wheat Losses Push to Wednesday’s Close

The wheat complex was lower across the three exchanges on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures were down 5 to 6 cents at the close. KC HRW futures were 5 to 7 cents lower on the session. MPLS spring wheat was...

KEK26 : 580-4 (+1.40%)
KEH26 : 568-0 (+0.49%)
MWH26 : 6.0400 (+0.88%)
ZWH26 : 566-6s (-0.96%)
ZWK26 : 575-4 (+1.28%)
Shootin' the Bull

Futures traders, or at least the computers, turned into buyers at the get go this morning.

Wheat Posting Wednesday Losses

The wheat complex is posting losses across most contracts at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 7 cents at midday. KC HRW futures are slipping 6 to 7 cents at midday. There were 91 deliveries issued...

KEK26 : 580-4 (+1.40%)
KEH26 : 568-0 (+0.49%)
MWH26 : 6.0400 (+0.88%)
ZWH26 : 566-6s (-0.96%)
ZWK26 : 575-4 (+1.28%)
Soybeans Holding Steady on Wednesday

Soybeans are showing most contracts within a penny of unchanged, with front month March down 1 ¾ cents. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9930 (+0.32%)
ZLK26 : 64.18 (+0.93%)
ZMK26 : 309.2 (-0.23%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1161-0 (+0.56%)
ZSK26 : 1173-0 (+0.30%)
Corn Posting Wednesday Weakness

Corn futures are down 2 to 4 cents across most contracts on Wednesday. There was just 1 delivery issued against March corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 cents to $4.02...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 445-6 (+0.45%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (+0.52%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0428 (+0.50%)
Tradable Opportunities in Grains

Daily ranges in the grain markets have been expanding recently. It’s been a choppy back and forth trade and difficult for those with a longer-term time horizon, but shorter-term opportunities remain...

Wheat Falling on Wednesday Morning

Wheat is showing losses across the three markets, with Chicago leading the way lower. The wheat complex was mixed on Tuesday, with hard red contracts pushing higher gains. Chicago SRW futures closed 2...

KEK26 : 580-4 (+1.40%)
KEH26 : 568-0 (+0.49%)
MWH26 : 6.0400 (+0.88%)
ZWH26 : 566-6s (-0.96%)
ZWK26 : 575-4 (+1.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 51.62
2nd Resistance Point 51.62
1st Resistance Point 51.62
Last Price 51.62s
1st Support Level 51.62
2nd Support Level 51.62
3rd Support Level 51.62

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52-Week High 51.62
Last Price 51.62s
Fibonacci 61.8% 46.56
Fibonacci 50% 45.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 43.44
52-Week Low 38.38

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