5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/05/25

This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open.

Livestock markets finished the week strong, cash trade remains at high levels with both Boxed beef Index and Feeder Index posting record highs on Friday. Grains started the week under pressure, with Soymeal the lone gainer overnight. Wheat futures led the way on Friday, as traders attempted to read the weather and tariff tea leaves. Stock Indexes a little lower to start the week. Crude oil lower on news of OPEC+ production increases for June.