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Corn Dec '22 (ZCZ22)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Heads Lower as Traders Take Risk Off Approach on Fresh Tariffs

Corn posted losses across the board on Wednesday, with contracts down 6 to 10 cents at the close. The front months were the leaders. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at $4.22 1/4. 

Retaliatory tariffs from the EU due to the US tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to begin in early April and include corn. While the EU has very little US corn on the books, the US has shipped 2.47 MMT of corn to the EU this MY. Canada’s energy minister stated that potential retaliatory tariffs on US goods could hit ethanol in their second round of duties, which are threatened if the US proceeds with the delayed USMCA tariffs on April 2. 

The weekly EIA report showed ethanol production cut back by 31,000 barrels per day in the week ending on March 7, with a total of 1.062 million bpd. Stocks of ethanol rose 87,000 barrels to 27.376 million barrels. Stocks in the Midwest expanded to a record 11.537 million barrels. Refiner inputs of ethanol were down 13,000 bpd... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
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
$1,155/1,050
First Notice Date
11/30/22
Expiration Date
12/14/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 4, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
744,078 (-147)
1,016,907 (-86,001)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
492,878 (-104,828)
157,440 (+895)
Producers - Long / Short
385,230 (+20,625)
959,222 (-74,448)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
321,637 (-12,340)
20,474 (-3,121)
Managed Money - Long / Short
297,148 (-114,691)
90,304 (+12,308)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
195,730 (+9,863)
67,136 (-11,413)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
623-0 +2.57%
on 12/06/22
675-0 -5.33%
on 11/15/22
-18-2 (-2.78%)
since 11/14/22
3-Month
623-0 +2.57%
on 12/06/22
706-4 -9.55%
on 10/10/22
-43-2 (-6.34%)
since 09/14/22
52-Week
539-2 +18.50%
on 12/15/21
766-2 -16.61%
on 05/16/22
+93-2 (+17.09%)
since 12/14/21

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ZWK25 : 554-0s (-0.49%)
Soybeans Face Losses on Wednesday

Soybeans were pressured lower on Wednesday, with losses of 9 to 11 cents across most nearbys at the close. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was 10 1/4 cents lower at $9.37. Soymeal futures...

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ZLK25 : 41.68s (-0.60%)
ZMK25 : 300.2s (-0.53%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 9.3703 (-1.09%)
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ZSX25 : 1006-4s (-0.89%)
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Corn Heads Lower as Traders Take Risk Off Approach on Fresh Tariffs

Corn posted losses across the board on Wednesday, with contracts down 6 to 10 cents at the close. The front months were the leaders. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 cents at $4.22...

ZCZ25 : 448-2s (-1.38%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2212 (-2.09%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 4.1302 (-1.47%)
ZCH25 : 448-6s (-1.70%)
ZCK25 : 460-6s (-2.02%)
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Grains Futures Markets Traders Brush Off WASDE. What to Watch Next.

The USDA supply and demand report failed to move the needle for grain traders as the focus remains on tariffs and an escalating trade war.

CBK25 : 70.95s (+2.00%)
$DXY : 103.57 (+0.12%)
KGK25 : 0.6698s (+1.48%)
ZSK25 : 1000-4s (-1.06%)
$SPX : 5,599.30 (+0.49%)
ZCK25 : 460-6s (-2.02%)
ZCK25 : 460-6s (-2.02%)
CTK25 : 66.98s (+1.48%)
DXM25 : 103.257s (+0.32%)
ZSK25 : 1000-4s (-1.06%)
Soybeans Giving into Weakness on Wednesday

Soybeans are facing continued weakness on Wednesday, with losses of 11 to 14 cents across most nearbys. The cmdtyView national front month Cash Bean price was down 14 1/4 cents at $9.33. Soymeal futures...

ZSPX25US.CM : 9.4368 (-0.94%)
ZLK25 : 41.68s (-0.60%)
ZMK25 : 300.2s (-0.53%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 9.3703 (-1.09%)
ZSH25 : 987-4s (-1.03%)
ZSX25 : 1006-4s (-0.89%)
ZSK25 : 1000-4s (-1.06%)
Corn Falling at Midday with Tariff Risk Off

The corn market is posting double digit losses across most contracts on Wednesday, with contracts 10 to 12 cents lower in the nearbys. New crop December is 7 cents lower. CmdtyView’s national average...

ZCZ25 : 448-2s (-1.38%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2212 (-2.09%)
ZCPZ25US.CM : 4.1302 (-1.47%)
ZCH25 : 448-6s (-1.70%)
ZCK25 : 460-6s (-2.02%)
Wheat Slipping Weaker on Wednesday

The wheat market is trading with contracts mostly weaker on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents in the red on the day. KC HRW futures are steady at midday. MPLS spring wheat is down 4 to 5...

KEK25 : 573-0s (+0.17%)
MWH25 : 580-4s (-0.39%)
KEH25 : 561-6s (+0.54%)
ZWH25 : 538-6s (-0.42%)
ZWK25 : 554-0s (-0.49%)
Grain Markets Retreat Following Monthly WASDE Report

Grain markets came under pressure at yesterday’s close which has led to weakness in the overnight and early morning trade. Technicals in focus for today’s trade.

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 647-6
2nd Resistance Point 646-0
1st Resistance Point 642-4
Last Price 639-0s
1st Support Level 637-2
2nd Support Level 635-4
3rd Support Level 632-0

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52-Week High 766-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 679-4
Fibonacci 50% 652-6
Last Price 639-0s
Fibonacci 38.2% 626-0
52-Week Low 539-2

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