Grain Markets Mixed in the Early Morning Trade e
Grain markets looked good on Wednesday morning, but reversed to finish lower. In the early morning trade, futures are mostly mixed.
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Corn
Wednesday’s Recap
July Corn futures finished at a one month low of 449’2 Wednesday, lower by 6’2 or 1.37%. Combined volume was 474,092, with the July contract seeing 248,109 change hands. Total open interest rose 8,599 (0.56%) to end the session with 1,557,143 outstanding. The July maturity increased 0.90%, or 8,599, to finish at 674,645.
Technicals
The chart looks a bit different this morning VS 24-hours ago. Yesterday morning it appeared as though the market would be able to defend support near 450 but that gave way yesterday which has led to additional pressure overnight taking prices to new lows on the year. The next downside target is within arm’s reach at 445 3/4. Below that and you’re looking at 436 3/4-437. To prevent a further decline, the Bulls need to see consecutive closes back above 450 1/2-455 1/4.
Technical Levels of Importance
Resistance: 463 1/4-465 1/4***, 473 3/4-476 1/4***
Pivot: 450 1/2-455 1/4
Support: 445 3/4**, 436 3/4-437****
Popular Options
The June 450 put saw the most changing hands with 3,549 contracts done. Highest volumes in July option trading were seen in the 480 calls (3,192) and the 450 puts (3,501). Options with the greatest open interest are the Dec 500 call with 34,456, and the Dec 400 put with 25,140.
Volatility Update
Corn implied volatility finished the day moderately higher as CVL increased 0.91 to end at 25.53, a one month high. Dropping by 0.0306%, historical volatility (as measured by the 30-day) settled at 19.84%. The CVL Skew closed the session moderately higher, adding 0.6 to end at 3.12, a one month high.
Seasonal Tendencies Update
(Updated on 5.5.25)
Below is a look at historical price averages for July corn futures on a 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 year time frames (Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results).
Commitment of Traders Update
Friday’s Commitment of Traders report showed Funds were net sellers of about 41.5k futures and options contracts through April 29th, shrinking their net long position to 71,329..
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