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Wheat Mar '26 (ZWH26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Rallies into Christmas Break

The wheat complex posted strength on Wednesday, with all three exchanges seeing gains. Chicago SRW futures were 4 to 6 cents higher on Wednesday’s short session. KC HRW futures were up 5 to 6 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat was steady to a penny higher on the day. The markets will be closed for Christmas on Thursday with a hard open at 8:30 am CST on Friday.

Export Sales data as of December 11 has the wheat export commitment total at 19.855 MMT, which is 22% ahead of last year. That is also 81% of USDA’s full marketing year projection and faster than the 79% average sales pace.

Mar 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.21 3/4, up 4 3/4 cents,

May 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.32 1/4, up 5 cents,

Mar 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.34, up 6 cents,

May 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.46, up 6 cents,

Mar 26 MGEX Wheat  closed at $5.80 1/4, unch,

May 26 MGEX Wheat  closed at $5.90 1/4, unch,

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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
02/27/26 (64 days)
Expiration Date
03/13/26 (78 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
165,796 (+22,181)
113,415 (+2,906)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
133,339 (+9,566)
183,505 (+30,660)
Producers - Long / Short
71,320 (+11,793)
80,462 (+1,875)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
70,592 (+7,191)
9,069 (-2,166)
Managed Money - Long / Short
98,571 (+5,239)
170,650 (+28,283)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,768 (+4,327)
12,855 (+2,377)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
504-0 +3.52%
on 12/17/25
544-6 -4.22%
on 11/26/25
-13-0 (-2.43%)
since 11/24/25
3-Month
504-0 +3.52%
on 12/17/25
568-0 -8.14%
on 11/05/25
-16-2 (-3.02%)
since 09/24/25
52-Week
504-0 +3.52%
on 12/17/25
677-2 -22.96%
on 02/19/25
-77-4 (-12.93%)
since 12/24/24

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 532-1
2nd Resistance Point 528-5
1st Resistance Point 525-1
Last Price 521-6s
1st Support Level 518-1
2nd Support Level 514-5
3rd Support Level 511-1

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52-Week High 677-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 611-1
Fibonacci 50% 590-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 570-1
Last Price 521-6s
52-Week Low 504-0

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