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Soybean Oil May '25 (ZLK25)

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Soybean Oil Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybean Rally Holding on Wednesday

Soybeans futures held on to the Wednesday gains as contracts were up 8 to 11 ½ cents across most months.  The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 12 1/4 cents lower at $9.94. Soymeal futures were down 20 cents to $2.10/ton, with Soy Oil futures 107 to 145 points higher. 

In an interview late on Tuesday, US Trade Rep Greer stated there is a chance that he and secretary Bessent meet with Chinese counterparts before April when President Trump is expected to meet with President Xi. Secretary Bessent met with China’s Vice Premier on Wednesday in Davos and had positive trade tals

Rains are expected in northern portions of Brazil in the next week, slowing some early harvest. The southern portions are expected to be drier, as well as parts of Argentina. 

Mar 26 Soybeans  closed at $10.64 1/2, up 11 1/2 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $9.94, up 12 1/4 cents,

May 26 Soybeans  closed at $10.75, up 11 cents,

Jul 26 Soybeans  closed at $10.87 1/4, up 11 cen... Read more

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 Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
320,241 (-18,124)
297,502 (+12,913)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
119,861 (+15,686)
144,996 (-10,342)
Producers - Long / Short
192,028 (-4,428)
261,452 (+12,106)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
103,631 (-14,019)
11,468 (+484)
Managed Money - Long / Short
66,663 (+10,167)
120,755 (-1,557)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
53,198 (+5,519)
24,241 (-8,785)
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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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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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