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Wheat Sep '26 (ZWU26)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Extend Strength to Tuesday

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW contracts were up 4 1/4 to 9 3/4 cents on the day. KC HRW futures were 7 1/2 to 11 3/4 cents higher at the close. MPLS spring wheat were 4 to 5 ¾ cents higher to round out Tuesday trade. July futures expired on Tuesday.

NASS Crop Progress data showed 67% of the US winter wheat crop harvested by Sunday, 6% ahead of normal. The spring wheat crop was 72% headed, in line with the 5-year average pace. Spring wheat conditions were 58% gd/ex, up 1%, with the Brugler500 index 3 points lower to 351. Ratings in MT were back down 18 points, with ID and SD slipping 7. Improvement was noted in MN (+8) and ND (+6).

EU Wheat exports in the first 12 days of July have totaled 214,904 MT according to EU Commission data, down from 260,897 MT last year. Russian exports through the Kerch Strait are still limited following last week’s report of restrictions. 

Sep 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $6.45, u... 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
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
08/31/26 (47 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (61 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
167,760 (-2,638)
116,866 (+4,762)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
111,128 (+1,695)
160,858 (-3,579)
Producers - Long / Short
69,423 (-2,100)
82,252 (+4,233)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
81,009 (-1,828)
17,286 (-761)
Managed Money - Long / Short
73,719 (+4,617)
134,151 (-2,512)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,409 (-2,922)
26,707 (-1,067)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
574-0 +12.59%
on 06/30/26
653-0 -1.03%
on 07/13/26
+45-6 (+7.62%)
since 06/15/26
3-Month
574-0 +12.59%
on 06/30/26
700-0 -7.68%
on 05/14/26
+32-4 (+5.30%)
since 04/15/26
52-Week
539-6 +19.73%
on 12/18/25
700-0 -7.68%
on 05/14/26
+37-4 (+6.16%)
since 07/15/25

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Wheat Extend Strength to Tuesday

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW contracts were up 4 1/4 to 9 3/4 cents on the day. KC HRW futures were 7 1/2 to 11 3/4 cents higher at the close....

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KEU26 : 678-6 (+0.11%)
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ZWU26 : 644-6 (-0.04%)
ZWZ26 : 660-2 (+0.08%)
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Soybeans On the Lower Side at Tuesday’s Midday

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 ¼ cent losses at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3 cents $11.47 3/4. Soymeal futures are down a dime, with Soy Oil futures 49 points lower. July...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4590 (-0.33%)
ZLZ26 : 70.85 (+0.24%)
ZMZ26 : 317.1 (+0.25%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2713 (-0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1194-0 (+0.25%)
ZSQ26 : 1195-6 (+0.25%)
ZSU26 : 1184-4 (+0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 670-1
2nd Resistance Point 658-7
1st Resistance Point 651-7
Last Price 645-0
1st Support Level 633-5
2nd Support Level 622-3
3rd Support Level 615-3

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52-Week High 700-0
Last Price 645-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 638-6
Fibonacci 50% 619-7
Fibonacci 38.2% 601-0
52-Week Low 539-6

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