Chicago Board of Trade Early Trade: Key Commodities Watched (CBOT)

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) early trading on Monday, February 9, 2026, saw heightened focus on key agricultural and energy contracts as traders reacted to the latest USDA report and a closely watched winter freeze in the Midwest. Supporting details indicated mixed performance: corn futures fell 2.1% to $6.35 per bushel, while soybeans added 1.8% to $14.85 per bushel. Crude oil contracts edged up 0.4% to $48.70 per barrel as a slight easing in supply constraints from the freeze tempered concerns over global demand. Data sources: CBOT electronic trading system, USDA weekly report.