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Wheat Dec '23 (ZWZ23)

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Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Post Double Digit Strength on Tuesday, Likely Spurred by Short Covering

The wheat complex posted a fresh round of buying on Tuesday, with double digit gains across all three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 16 to 17 cents on the session.  Kansas City HRW contracts closed with 13 to 14 cent gains. Minneapolis spring wheat futures were 11 to 13 cents higher. Some in the trade were noting warmer temps in parts of Chinese wheat regions as a catalysts, as well as recent frosts in Russia, though there was likely some short covering as well.

Weekly Crop Progress data indicated all 6 states were reported ahead of the average spring wheat planting pace. Emergence in MT was listed as lagging the normal pace thanks to the later planting start. 

Winter wheat shown at 64% headed, 6 percentage points faster than average. Of the 18 states, ID, IL, MI, MT, NC, OK, and SD were all behind. Conditions were shown as slipping 2% to 52% gd/ex, with the Brugler500 index down 2 to 336. Ratings by state via the Brugler500 index were down 13 points in CO, and 1... 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
11/30/23
Expiration Date
12/14/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Wheat Dec '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 13, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
186,211 (+10,105)
73,735 (-865)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,006 (+6,131)
244,106 (+16,694)
Producers - Long / Short
96,234 (+6,860)
49,704 (-1,382)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
71,316 (+2,970)
5,370 (+242)
Managed Money - Long / Short
88,121 (+3,238)
208,662 (+17,843)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,885 (+2,893)
35,444 (-1,149)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
527-4 +12.61%
on 11/27/23
634-0 -6.31%
on 12/06/23
+22-0 (+3.85%)
since 11/14/23
3-Month
527-4 +12.61%
on 11/27/23
634-0 -6.31%
on 12/06/23
+0-2 (+0.04%)
since 09/14/23
52-Week
527-4 +12.61%
on 11/27/23
829-2 -28.37%
on 02/14/23
-189-0 (-24.14%)
since 12/14/22

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Wheat Post Double Digit Strength on Tuesday, Likely Spurred by Short Covering

The wheat complex posted a fresh round of buying on Tuesday, with double digit gains across all three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were up 16 to 17 cents on the session. Kansas City HRW contracts closed...

KEU25 : 553-2 (+0.59%)
KEN25 : 539-4 (+0.61%)
MWN25 : 600-6 (+0.50%)
ZWN25 : 549-0 (+0.55%)
ZWU25 : 562-6 (+0.54%)
Corn Rallies into Tuesday’s Close

Corn futures were helped by a stronger wheat complex on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 6 to 7 cent nearby gains. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 7 1/4 cents at $4.27....

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ZCU25 : 437-0 (+0.40%)
ZCN25 : 455-0 (+0.11%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 4.1486 (+1.67%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2690 (+1.74%)
Soybeans Close with Gains on Tuesday

Soybeans saw higher trade at Tuesday’s close, with contracts up 2 to 4 cents across most front months. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price was up 2 ¼ cents to $10.03 1/2. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents...

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ZLN25 : 50.03 (+1.07%)
ZMN25 : 292.3 (-0.10%)
ZSX25 : 1047-2 (+0.60%)
ZSN25 : 1058-6 (+0.55%)
ZSQ25 : 1055-6 (+0.52%)
ZSPX25US.CM : 9.7754 (+0.40%)
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KEN25 : 539-4 (+0.61%)
Soybeans Bulls Holding Their Ground at Midday

Soybeans are trying to sneak out some gains at Tuesday’s midday, with contracts 1 to 4 cents higher. The cmdtyView Cash Bean price is up 1 ½ to $10.03 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $2.10/ton so far on...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.0343 (+0.23%)
ZLN25 : 50.03 (+1.07%)
ZMN25 : 292.3 (-0.10%)
ZSX25 : 1047-2 (+0.60%)
ZSN25 : 1058-6 (+0.55%)
ZSQ25 : 1055-6 (+0.52%)
ZSPX25US.CM : 9.7754 (+0.40%)
Wheat Rallying on Tuesday

Wheat futures are trading with Tuesday midday gains across the three exchanges as a drop in ratings is giving some shorts a reason to cover. Chicago SRW futures are up 16 to 18 cents so far on the session....

KEU25 : 553-2 (+0.59%)
KEN25 : 539-4 (+0.61%)
MWN25 : 600-6 (+0.50%)
ZWN25 : 549-0 (+0.55%)
ZWU25 : 562-6 (+0.54%)
Corn Popping Higher at Midday

Corn futures are getting some help via double digit gains in the wheat market, as contracts are up 5 to 6 cents at midday. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 1/2 cents at...

ZCZ25 : 450-0 (+0.33%)
ZCU25 : 437-0 (+0.40%)
ZCN25 : 455-0 (+0.11%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 4.1486 (+1.67%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2690 (+1.74%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 594-0
2nd Resistance Point 594-0
1st Resistance Point 594-0
Last Price 594-0s
1st Support Level 594-0
2nd Support Level 594-0
3rd Support Level 594-0

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52-Week High 829-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 714-0
Fibonacci 50% 678-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 642-6
Last Price 594-0s
52-Week Low 527-4

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