I post these videos every morning, every morning shortly after 8 AM central time. Check back tomorrow for another video! Livestock futures were weak on Wednesday, but did do any significant damage to the charts. Both Live and Feeder Cattle did close well above their lows yesterday, maintaining the bullish trends. Lean Hogs didn’t drop much and have held 200-day …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/07/25
Both Live and Feeder Cattle posted new contract highs for the 3rd consecutive day. The trends are certainly still up, but momentum seems to be dropping. Lean Hogs gapped lower yesterday and appear poised to test 200 day support. Grains got a bullish bounce overnight, on new that the US and China will meet this weekend in Switzerland. Obviously, nothing …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/06/25
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
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 …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 05/02/25
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 – 05/01/25
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Livestock markets traded lower yesterday. Cattle markets may be signaling a bearish retracement on the horizon. New contract lows posted in both Chicago and KC Wheat, as recent rains help to ease drought conditions. Export Sales today were not great, mostly to the low end of expectations, …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/30/25
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle remain strong, posting new highs again yesterday. They are getting close to some trend resistance, but haven’t weakened yet. Grains were sharply lower, July Corn shed some 13 cents, Wheat set new contract lows and Beans were lower, too. This morning it …
Chart of the Day – July Corn
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Tuesday, April 29, 2025 If you like this article and would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list –Click here July Corn (Daily) July Corn closed down 13 cents today, at 4.70 ¼, …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/28/2025
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 – 04/24/25
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Lice Cattle posted new contract highs and a new contract high close yesterday and may extend higher still. Feeders and Lean Hogs maintained their bullish momentum, but Fat Cattle lead the way. Corn and Wheat drove the Grain markets lower yesterday, while Soybeans are casting about for …