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🌾 Grain Futures Technical Analysis – July 2, 2025

🌽 December Corn (ZCZ25)

Corn futures remain under pressure following the USDA Acreage report, which fueled a bearish shift in sentiment. After a modest bounce early Monday, December corn (ZCZ25) reversed sharply and fell below the 420 level, breaking key intraday support. The 60-minute chart shows a descending pattern with multiple failed tests near the 422–423 resistance band, confirming the downtrend.

Current price action is consolidating near 419.0, with momentum still tilted downward. If 417.0 fails to hold, the market may test the 412.0 area next. Bulls would need to reclaim 423.0 and close above 425.0 to signal a reversal. Volume is fading on rallies, suggesting limited buying conviction.

🌱 November Soybeans (ZSX25)

Soybeans held up better than corn post-report, with November beans (ZSX25) bouncing off the 1016.0 support area. The 60-minute chart highlights a V-shaped recovery over the past 24 hours, with price now retesting the 1032.0 level. Resistance at 1035.0 looms overhead, where a breakout could extend the rally toward 1042.0.

A rising structure is beginning to form with higher lows, indicating improving short-term sentiment. Bulls will want to see continued volume on this breakout attempt. Support now lies at 1027.0, and failure to hold this could trigger a pullback to 1019.0. Watch for momentum divergence on overbought conditions intraday.

🌾 Chicago Wheat (ZWU25)

Chicago wheat futures (ZWU25) surged higher from the July 1st low near 534-0, advancing to a test of the 551-0 resistance early Tuesday. This marks a breakout from the range-bound structure that dominated since late June. The push above 548-0 has opened a short-term bullish leg, though follow-through volume will be crucial to sustain upside.

The market has cleared its 20-period moving average and is building momentum above 546-0 support. Traders should monitor for a potential bull flag pattern or ascending triangle if the consolidation continues near highs. Downside risk reemerges below 543-0, while next resistance comes in at 555-0.

🌾 Minneapolis Spring Wheat (MWU25)

Minneapolis wheat (MWU25) has put in an impressive recovery off the July 1 low near 6.120, surging back above the critical 6.2850 pivot area. The latest candle shows a decisive breakout toward 6.34, suggesting bullish momentum is gaining strength. Intraday volume has also increased on this move, lending support to the reversal.

A bullish engulfing pattern and follow-through suggest this could be a trend change. If price holds above 6.300, the next objective would be the 6.40–6.45 resistance range. Bears would need to push the market back below 6.26 to regain control. Overall, momentum favors further strength into the mid-week session.

🌾 Kansas City Wheat (KWU25)

Kansas City wheat (KWU25) remains rangebound between 618-0 and 624-0 following Monday’s sharp decline. The 60-minute chart shows consolidation with lower highs and support holding near 618-0. Bulls attempted a rebound toward 622-0 but failed to breach overhead resistance.

This neutral structure suggests indecision as the market awaits a new catalyst. A close above 624-0 would be constructive, opening upside to 630-0. Conversely, a break below 616-0 could accelerate losses. The contract is trading below its short-term moving average, suggesting sellers still hold an edge until proven otherwise.