5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/07/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Cattle futures closed mildly higher on Thursday. Lean Hogs closed weaker, as they still cast about for support. Grains were higher last week, but favorable weather forecasts sparked an aggressive selling wave last night. Corn, Soybeans, Soymeal and Wheat have all …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/03/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  “Holiday trade” today, expect lower volume and perhaps some extended trading ranges. Livestock markets held support nicely yesterday, with positive closes in Live Cattle. Feeders and Lean Hogs. Grains are also coming back up nicely over the past few sessions and …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/02/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Livestock markets all closed lower on Tuesday. Live and Feeder Cattle had a bearish reaction to news that the USDA intends to phase in a border re-opening with Mexico. While certainly a short-term bearish influence, I’m not sure this will actually …

Chart of the Day – December Bean Oil

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The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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, I post a …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/19/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle Markets turned weaker Wednesday and Thursday of last week, but posted a neutral inside day on Friday. Lean Hogs may shoot to fill an overhead gap today. Grains starting the week on a firmer note, led by the Wheat complex …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 5/16/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle markets were sharply lower again yesterday. Feeder actually left a gap on the chart, as well. Certainly appears as if those market have made a short-term top. Lean hogs rallied, and that chart point toward the …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/06/25

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This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle set new contract highs and closed strong. Lean Hogs were a slightly lower to start the week. Corn dropped aggressively on planting progress and 10-day weather forecasts, July settled at the lowest price since just before Christmas. Beans and Wheat were weak, …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/05/25

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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 …