Soybeans– The next USDA report is coming up. The August WASDE will be released on Tuesday. Weather has been favorable all season long, but now there is some discussion of sudden death syndrome in some soybean fields. Soybeans were lower again today, with no weather premium being added. Analysts are expecting a slight raise in yield on Tuesday. Despite the …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/08/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! New contracts highs and closes in Live and Feeder Cattle. Very strong rallies this week may spur some Friday profit taking, but the trend and fundamental remain bullish in my estimation. Perhaps consider buying on dips in price. Lean Hogs closed …
Chart of the Day – October Live Cattle
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, August 7, 2025 October Live Cattle If you like this article and would like to receive more information on the commodity markets from Walsh Trading, please use the link to join our email list –Click here Every morning, at about 8 AM CST, …
Wheat Finally Moves Higher After 13 Straight Sessions Lower
Soybeans– Soybeans traded higher today due to hotter weather and likely some technical buying, as yesterday soybeans made a fresh 4-month low. Analysts are predicting an increase in yield at 53 bpa for next week’s August WASDE report. The July WASDE report put yield at 52.5 bpa. Production is estimated at 4.374 bb versus 4.335 in July. New crop ending …
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Jon Wiedeman 8/07/2025 If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets or would like to open an account, please click the link Sign Up Now Daily ZSX5: November beans traded higher on the day with some short covering on temporary oversold conditions. I am still looking at the April 9th low of 971 ¼ as …
Pure Hedge – Livestock and Grain
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5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/07/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle markets lead the way higher again yesterday, with new contract highs and new high closes in almost every contract. The Live Cattle are up 5.97 for the week and Feeders are up 10.30 so far this week. Very strong moves …
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Rich Moran 8/6/2025 WALSH PURE SPREADER -Pure Hedge Division- NOV-JAN SOYBEAN SPREAD (ZSX25-ZSF26) The NOV-JAN Soybean Spread (ZSX25-ZSF26) has been trending downward since its 52-week high of -6¾ on Jan 22nd. This trend continued until its 52-week low of -19 on July 28th. In particular, this spread has made a very strong and direct move down since its 14-day high …
Higher Yield Forecasts Are Being Released Ahead of the August WASDE Report
Soybeans– Earlier this week, I mentioned the potential for soybeans to move lower due to favorable weather and weak exports. StoneX updated their forecast for soybean yield at 53.6 bpa, while S&P global forecasted yield at 53.5 bpa. The USDA estimated soybean yield at 53.5 bpa in July. If a higher soybean yield materializes, on the August WASDE report, it …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/06/25
Livestock markets all stayed firm on Tuesday, with the August Live and Feeder Cattle contracts leading the way and setting new contract highs. Lean Hogs weren’t up as much as the Cattle markets, but still posted a nearly 1 month high close. All of those markets continue to look bullish to me. Grains, perhaps, not so much. Corn and Wheat …