5 Minutes on the Markets – 5/27/25

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I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle on Feed data from Friday was mostly neutral, as the herd continues to contract and get smaller. That should allow Feeder and Live Cattle to continue the uptrend in prices. Demand should remain strong, as “grilling season” has begun. Wheat …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/02/25

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This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Cattle markets maintaining the uptrend, but showing some signs of weakness. Lean Hogs seem to be casting about for support. Wheat sharply higher overnight, Chicago may close the week by setting new highs for the week, KC up strong, as well. Corn slightly firmer and Beans, Meal …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/28/2025

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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 …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/21/2025

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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 …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/17/2025

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This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Livestock markets traded higher on Wednesday. Both of the Feeder and Live Cattle markets posted decent gains, continuing the long-term uptrend. There is a Cattle on Feed report due today, after the close. Lean Hogs led the way, however, with the June contract posting a strong bullish …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/14/2025

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This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Can Cattle markets continue the bullish reversal that started last week? Lean Hogs eyeing an upside gap. Grains a touch weaker following last week’s strong gains, 7 consecutive days up for Corn,5 days for Beans and Soymeal. Highest close for Chicago Wheat since March 21st.