Livestock markets all start the week in the red, with Cattle futures down for consecutive sessions and Hogs closing below long-tern support. Grains lower as the overnight trade ends. Copper started the week with a new contract high, Gold & Silver firmer this morning.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/24/2025
Bearish Reversal in Cattle markets on Friday. Will Cattle on Feed reaction overcome that? Grains weaker to start the trading weak, Wheat leading the way down this morning. Cotton and Sugar also starting the week in the red, with Coffee and Cocoa prices firm.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 3/21/2025
Cattle traders waiting for the Cattle On Feed data this afternoon, will the strong uptrend continue? Corn is trying to firm up, will Beans follow? Bean Oil post highest close since March 10th. Wheat market watching development of US Winter crop.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/20/2025
This video is posted by about 8 AM CST every morning, before the markets open. Check back here for another update! New contract highs in Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle, Hogs weaker to test 200 day support. Export Sales early focus in Grains. New highs in Gold and Copper. Treasury Bonds and Stock Indexes all firmer this morning.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/19/2025
This video is posted by about 8 AM CST every morning, before the markets open. Check back here for another update! Cattle futures shed some momentum before the Cattle on Feed, Hogs bounced off support again, Grains weaker overnight. Chicago Wheat testing technical resistance.
Chart of the Day – December Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Monday, March 17, 2025 December Corn (Daily) December Corn settled at 4.54 on Monday, up 3 cents from Friday’s close. During the month of March, this market has seemed to find support right near 4.48-4.50. I think that is somewhat bullish, as traders …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/17/2025
Cattle markets closed strong on Friday, Hogs at long term support looking for a bounce. Grains higher overnight, Wheat and KC Wheat leading the way. FOMC meeting this week, Equity Futures rollover. Crude complex turning up and Nat Gas weaker.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/13/2025
Contract High close in Feeders, Live Cattle staying strong. Grains up a little overnight, Beans erase yesterday’s losses, Wheat markets turning up? Gold, Silver and Copper charts indicate uptrends.
Chart of the Day – May Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Wednesday, March 12, 2025 May Corn (Daily) Today, May Corn settled at 4.60 ¾, down 9 ½ cents on the day. Yesterday’s WASDE report gave no ammo to the Bulls, in my opinion, and the tariff war or confusion isn’t helpful either. On …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/10/2025
Livestock markets finished the week strong. Corn, Wheat, Soymeal higher overnight. Stock Indexes very weak and Bonds seem strong.