I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures traded mildly high on Wednesday. Even though markets were closed yesterday, the nation Boxed Beef price jumped again by almost $500, indicating strong retail demand. Cattle on Feed report due today after the close. Total …
Chart of the Day – November Soybeans
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, June 17, 2025 November Soybeans (Daily) Today, November Soybeans close at 10.673/4, up 7 ¼ cents on the day. Friday’s “surprise” announcement of biofuel standards gave a strong technical boost to the futures, and this week that strength has continued. Today’s settlement …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/13/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! **this one’s a bit longer than 5 minutes, I do try to keep these a short as I can, but there’s a lot to talk about today** Live Cattle futures closed lower and seem to be losing some bullish momentum. Feeders …
Chart of the Day – September Wheat
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, June 12, 2025 Every morning, at about 8 AM CST, I post a short video highlighting where I see opportunities in the futures markets. You can view my most recent video here September Wheat (Daily) Today, September Wheat (Chicago) closed at 5.41 …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/12/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle market remain at elevated levels, but seem to be struggling with overhead resistance. Perhaps traders are waiting for confirmation that cash sales will jump higher again this week. Lean Hogs posted another new contract high close. Grains and Soy are …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/11/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Feeder Cattle and Lean Hogs continue to post new contract highs. Live Cattle backed off a little yesterday, but Boxed Beef prices jumped aggressively on Tuesday afternoon, which should add more bullish fuel to the fire. Both Feeders and Fats are …
Chart of the Day – December Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, June 10, 2025 December Corn (Daily) Today, December Corn close up 2 cents, to settle at $4.40. That mild uptick followed an 11 ¼ cent drop to start the week. Was it just another “Turnaround Tuesday” or is this perhaps something different? …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/06/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live and Feeder Cattle gapped higher yesterday and closed at new contract highs on sharp gains. There may be some profit taking on a Friday, but these markets are very strong right now, in both the futures and cash markets. Lean …
Chart of the Day – August Feeder Cattle
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, June 5, 2025 August Feeder Cattle (Daily) August Feeder Cattle closed at a new contract high close on Thursday, settling at 309.150, up 5.275 on the day. Following a strong close on Wednesday, the futures gapped higher on the open traded higher …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/04/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Livestock futures closed lower on Tuesday. Live Cattle seem the heaviest to me and may be ready for a sell off. The trend is up in Cattle, Feeders and Lean Hogs, and I don’t have any active “sell” signals in these …