Corn futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most nearby months, as December contracts expired. March corn settled the week with a 4-cent loss. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 ½ cents at $3.96 ¾.
This morning, the USDA reported private export sales of 250,000 metric tons (MT) of corn during the reporting period to unknown destinations.
CFTC data released this afternoon showed figures for the week ending November 18, with managed money flipping to a net long position of 38,127 contracts. This represented a significant 77,650 contract move during the week.
Export sales data will get another update on Monday, with traders looking for 1.1 to 2.2 million metric tons (MMT) in corn sales for the week ending November 20.
Key price closes on the date of publication included:
– December 2025 Corn: $4.31 ½, down 3 ¾ cents
– Nearby Cash Corn: $3.96 ¾, down 5 ½ cents
– March 2026 Corn: $4.40 ¾, down 5 ¾ cents
– May 2026 Corn: $4.49, down 5 ¼ cents
Please note, on the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not hold positions, either directly or indirectly, in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data provided here are solely for informational purposes.
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