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Wheat May '26 (ZWK26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Extending Gains on Friday Morning

Wheat is trading with winter wheat strength so far on Friday morning, as spring wheat is weaker. The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents in the green at the close. New buying interest was noted, with open interest up 7,804 contracts. KC HRW futures were 5 to 6 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring wheat was a dime higher in the front months on Thursday.

USDA Export Sales data is delayed until this morning due to the Monday holiday. Traders are looking for between 150,000 and 450,000 MT in wheat bookings in that week.

Russia’s wheat crop estimate from SovEcon is at 83.8 MMT for 2026, unchanged from their previous estimate.

Mar 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.15 1/2, up 7 3/4 cents, currently up 3 cents

May 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $5.26 1/2, up 7 1/2 cents, currently up 3cents

Mar 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.25 3/4, up 6 cents, currently up 4 3/4 cents

May 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $5.... 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 (97 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (111 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
188,716 (+5,307)
103,838 (+5,399)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
128,167 (+176)
214,192 (-1,890)
Producers - Long / Short
81,150 (-4,142)
70,079 (+5,452)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
81,671 (+8,350)
7,864 (-1,152)
Managed Money - Long / Short
90,290 (+239)
198,537 (-997)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,877 (-63)
15,655 (-893)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
513-2 +3.21%
on 01/02/26
538-6 -1.67%
on 01/12/26
+2-4 (+0.47%)
since 12/23/25
3-Month
513-2 +3.21%
on 01/02/26
576-4 -8.11%
on 11/05/25
-9-0 (-1.67%)
since 10/23/25
52-Week
513-2 +3.21%
on 01/02/26
681-4 -22.27%
on 02/19/25
-106-2 (-16.71%)
since 01/23/25

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Wheat Extending Gains on Friday Morning

Wheat is trading with winter wheat strength so far on Friday morning, as spring wheat is weaker. The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents...

KEK26 : 541-4 (+1.03%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+1.09%)
MWH26 : 5.7200 (-0.31%)
ZWH26 : 519-0 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 529-6 (+0.62%)
Soybeans Showing Slight Gains on Friday Morning

Soybeans are showing Friday AM gains of 2 to 3 cents in the front months. Futures settled Thursday with slightly mixed action. Open interest was up 9,270 on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.9798 (+0.41%)
ZLH26 : 54.28 (+0.93%)
ZMH26 : 296.8 (+0.20%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1068-0 (+0.38%)
ZSK26 : 1080-4 (+0.39%)
Corn Holding Near Steady to Start Friday

Corn price action is trading steady trade so far on Friday morning. Futures were 2 to 3 cents across most nearby contracts on Thursday. Spillover from strength in wheat was supportive. Preliminary open...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 435-0 (+0.64%)
ZCH26 : 426-4 (+0.59%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8931 (+0.66%)
Soybeans Close with Marginally Mixed Trade

Soybeans settled Thursday with slightly mixed action. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was steady at $9.94. Soymeal futures were up 60 cents to $4.80/ton, with Soy Oil futures 11 to 23 points...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.9798 (+0.41%)
ZLH26 : 54.28 (+0.93%)
ZMH26 : 296.8 (+0.20%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1068-0 (+0.38%)
ZSK26 : 1080-4 (+0.39%)
Wheat Rallies on Thursday, with Spring Wheat Leading the Way

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents in the green at the close. KC HRW futures were 5 to 6 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 541-4 (+1.03%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+1.09%)
MWH26 : 5.7200 (-0.31%)
ZWH26 : 519-0 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 529-6 (+0.62%)
Corn Pops Higher into the Close

Corn futures were 2 to 3 cents across most nearby contracts on Thursday. Spillover from strength in wheat was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $3.87 3/4....

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 435-0 (+0.64%)
ZCH26 : 426-4 (+0.59%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8931 (+0.66%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Bean Oil Bounce Back and Rally Before Cattle on Feed Report Both Possible Tomorrow

Hard Red Spring Wheat is Getting Interesting

Hard Red Spring is testing a four-year trendline.

MWH26 : 5.7200 (-0.31%)
Shootin' the Bull about a wait and see mentality

A lethargic trading day as human traders are believed anxious about what may come next and the computers simply doing what they do best, spoof traders into making decisions at the worst possible time.

Wheat Feeling Stronger on Thursday’s Midday

The wheat complex are trading with gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 7 to 8 cents in the green at midday. KC HRW futures are 4 to 5 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 541-4 (+1.03%)
KEH26 : 531-4 (+1.09%)
MWH26 : 5.7200 (-0.31%)
ZWH26 : 519-0 (+0.68%)
ZWK26 : 529-6 (+0.62%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 538-5
2nd Resistance Point 533-3
1st Resistance Point 529-7
Last Price 529-6
1st Support Level 521-1
2nd Support Level 515-7
3rd Support Level 512-3

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52-Week High 681-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 617-2
Fibonacci 50% 597-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 577-4
Last Price 529-6
52-Week Low 513-2

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