This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Most markets reacting negatively to tariff happiness. Cattle markets still in uptrend, haven’t been affected as much as other markets yet. Grains weaker as China announces another 34% hike on US imports. Cotton has expanded limits today. T-Bonds are sharply higher, Stock Indexes lower, Gold weak, Silver …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 04/01/2025
Livestock trade started the week off on a weaker note but Cattle market still trending higher. Lean Hogs closed below the 200-day average, but well off the lows. Grain markets had a muted response to the USDA Planting and Grain Stock data from Monday. Grain/Soy trade firmer overnight, with Soymeal being the weaker exception.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/31/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Are Cattle markets losing momentum? Hogs stuck around the 200 day moving average. Did Friday’s trade activity set the Grains up to rally today? Stock Index Futures all weak this morning.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/28/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Cattle markets post strong Bullish Reversals on Thursday, Hogs continued the pattern of large trading ranges. Grains weaker overnight, led by Wheat, especially KC Wheat. Soybeans and Bean Oil jumped higher on Thursday, Bean Oil appears to be leading the way there. Gold making new contract highs …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/27/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Cattle markets struggling with direction, Hogs bouncing around long term support/resistance. Bean Oil up sharply this morning, Soybeans following a bit higher. Export Sales were mostly on the lower end of expectations.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 3/26/2025
This is posted every morning at about 8 AM, before the markets open. Livestock futures posting large trading ranges, but Tuesday’s trade gave no clear direction. Grain markets lead lower by Wheat and Corn, Soybeans are working into a corner and Bean Oil has be showing signs of bullish life.
5 Minutes on the Markets – 03/25/2025
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.