5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/08/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Livestock markets started the week on a strong note, with Feeder Cattle leading the way to close at new contract highs! Live Cattle still have a little way to go before setting new highs, the August contract needs another 4.15 higher …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/07/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Cattle futures closed mildly higher on Thursday. Lean Hogs closed weaker, as they still cast about for support. Grains were higher last week, but favorable weather forecasts sparked an aggressive selling wave last night. Corn, Soybeans, Soymeal and Wheat have all …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/02/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Livestock markets all closed lower on Tuesday. Live and Feeder Cattle had a bearish reaction to news that the USDA intends to phase in a border re-opening with Mexico. While certainly a short-term bearish influence, I’m not sure this will actually …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/26/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle seem to be casting about for support. Cold Storage data from Wednesday showed a decrease in both Beef and Pork stocks. Hog and Pig report due this afternoon. Export sales were poor this morning, although a …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/24/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle traders digested the Cattle on Feed data yesterday. Lower lows and lower highs were seen, but there wasn’t aggressive selling pressure. Fundamentals are still bullish, but cash prices have declined a touch. New contract high close …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/23/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle both closed on their lows Friday, posting 2 consecutive weeks of losses. Cattle on Feed data and Livestock Slaughter data released Friday after the close could add a bullish spark this week. The whole herd is …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 06/20/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

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 …

Weather

Full US HRWW Grain Weather Report from WxRisk.com

walshtradingGeneral Commentary, Grains, Weather

For the full report, CLICK HERE. The full report contains a 30 day forecast. SUMMARY To say that the overall pattern across North America has turned extreme would be an understatement. The current pattern features a massive trough over the western third of the country and an equally strong massive ridge over the eastern third of the country. As a …

Weather

South America Grain Weather from WxRisk.com

walshtradingGeneral Commentary, Grains, Weather

For the complete South America Grain Weather Report, CLICK HERE. For those interested in grains and livestock, Walsh Trading hosts a FREE weekly Grain and Livestock webinar. This webinar is hosted by Sean Lusk, Director and Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Technical Analyst with Walsh Commercial Hedging Services. Sean and Ben look at where the markets currently are and more importantly what …