This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle remain strong, posting new highs again yesterday. They are getting close to some trend resistance, but haven’t weakened yet. Grains were sharply lower, July Corn shed some 13 cents, Wheat set new contract lows and Beans were lower, too. This morning it …
Chart of the Day – July Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, April 29, 2025 If you like this article and would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list –Click here July Corn (Daily) July Corn closed down 13 cents today, at 4.70 ¼, …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/28/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Livestock markets closed fairly strong on Friday, with Feeder Cattle posting new contract high closes. Lean Hogs lean the way, though. Talk this morning of US/MX border being closed to MX Cattle imports on April 30th, due to more concerns with screwworm. Grains lower overnight, with Wheat …
Chart of the Day – July Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, April 24, 2025 July Soybeans (Daily) Today, July Soybeans closed at $10.62, up 11 ¾ cents on the day. That’s the highest close we’ve seen since February 25th, two months ago. And it was also the first close above the 200-day moving …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/24/25
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Lice Cattle posted new contract highs and a new contract high close yesterday and may extend higher still. Feeders and Lean Hogs maintained their bullish momentum, but Fat Cattle lead the way. Corn and Wheat drove the Grain markets lower yesterday, while Soybeans are casting about for …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/23/25
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Livestock markets still strong, Live Cattle and Lean Hogs seem to be leading this week. Corn, Wheat weaker on weather and technicals, I think. Soybeans stuck against 200 day resistance, Soymeal weak and Bean Oil losing momentum. Cotton is up strong, Sugar looks to reverse trend. Gold …
Chart of the Day – July Copper
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, April 22, 2025 July Copper (Daily) As of this writing, July Copper is trading up 12.20 cents at 4.9025, gaining a little over 2.5% on the day. That seems like a strong move to my eye, as the July contract has cleared …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/22/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Live Cattle closed slightly lower but well off of the highs with Feeders making a more substantial decline. Hog posted a higher high and low to start the week, maintaining upward momentum. Grains were lower on Monday and the Crop Progress report from yesterday afternoon is weighing …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/21/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Cattle trade posted a strong close before Thursday’s Cattle on Feed report. Will there be a muted reaction following the long weekend? Grains mildly firmer overnight. Weather is in focus, large storms through the Midwest dropped 4-5″ in some spots over the holiday, may delay this week’s …
Chart of the Day – June Live Cattle
Chart of the Day – June Live Cattle The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, April 17, 2025 June Live Cattle (Daily) June Live Cattle finished the shortened trading week today, gaining 2.000 to settle at 204.075. After the close, the April Cattle on Feed data was released. According …