Corn
Tuesday’s Recap
Tuesday’s Corn market was higher with the Dec contract up 7’0 (1.71%), to 416’4, a one week high. Overall volume was a heavy 515,788, with Dec seeing 267,224 traded. Across all maturities, open interest finished the day at a one month high of 1,643,304, adding 24,814 (1.53%). Dec open interest dropped 2,674, or 0.36%, to 747,710.
Technicals
Corn futures officially reached the first upside objective for Bulls, which we’ve outlined over the last week as 413-416. Can the market continue to grind higher and retest the top end of the range from the start of the month? Sure. But we wouldn’t be surprised to see the market catch it’s breath here. With that in mind, if you’ve been long from our support pocket near $4.00, you may consider reducing exposure. If you’re bearish or looking for a trade setup, the short side may be worth a look on a short-term basis. Volatility is low right now which we feel makes options a good tool to use to hedge futures positions. Unfortunately, the regulator overlords don’t like when blanket recommendations are blasted out (and rightfully so, everyone has a different risk profile and objective), so if you have questions on strategies our trade desk is always available to help clients: 312-278-0500.
Technical Levels of Importance
Resistance: 425-426 1/2***
Pivot:413-416
Support: 406 1/2-408 1/2, 397-401 1/4*
Popular Options
Option volumes were highest for the July 500 call (31,146) and the Nov 405 put (6,903). In Dec options, the highest volume call was in the 425 strike with 4,699 done, and the 410 put leads with volume of 3,777. Options with the highest open interest are the Dec 430 call with 32,183, and the Dec 400 put with 36,233.
Volatility Update
Implied Volatility finished the day moderately higher with CVL gaining 0.22, to close at a one week high of 20.49. Historical volatility (30-day) ended the day at 18.55%, adding 0.65%, to a one week high. The CVL Skew was sharply up with the 30-day higher by 0.42, finishing the session at a one week high of 1.54.
Seasonal Tendency Update
Below is a chart of the December 2024 corn contract (black line) compared to price averages over the last 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years.
*Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Wheat
Tuesday’s Recap
Tuesday’s Wheat market was higher with the Dec contract up 3’6 to 576’0. Across all maturities, a light 83,898 contracts changed hands, with 49,868 traded in the Dec maturity. Combined open interest finished at a one month high of 410,803, up by 4,414, or 1.09%. Dec open interest gained 846 (0.42%), to 203,844.
Technicals
December wheat futures probed lower yesterday but were able to defend the upper end of our support pocket at 565 3/4, the lower end of that comes in at 560 1/2. We’ve been leaning a little more on the bearish side since the break below trendline support about two weeks ago, but 560 1/2-565 3/4 would be a spot to start looking long if you’re Bullish. If you’ve been playing the bearish side, you may consider reducing exposure. If that pocket does fail it could accelerate the selling pressure. The wheat market can be pretty unforgiving, so be sure to manage your risk appropriately. If you’d like to discuss different strategies to gain limited risk exposure, our trade desk is here to help: 312-278-0500.
Technical Levels of Importance
Resistance: 596-600, 615-617 1/2, 629 1/2-634
Pivot: 582 3/4-584 1/4
Support: 560 1/2-565 3/4, 544 1/4***
Popular Options
The Dec 590 put saw the most changing hands with 1,509 contracts done. Options with the highest open interest are the Dec 600 call with 7,714, and the Dec 550 put with 6,417.
Volatility Update
Implied Volatility finished the session slightly higher with WVL up 0.17, to close at a one week high of 30.50. Lower by 0.0584%, historical volatility (as measured by the 30-day) finished the day at 25.52%. The WVL Skew ended higher, up by 0.33 to close the day at 6.03, a one week high.
Seasonal Tendency Update
Below is a chart of the 2024 December wheat contract (black line) compared to price averages over the last 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 years.
*Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
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