I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle markets closed slightly lower on Tuesday. The trend is still up, cash trade remains strong and at high levels, but the futures seem to be losing some bullish momentum. 2 months without a meaningful retracement has …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/02/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Both Live and Feeder Cattle closed at new contract highs on Friday. Buyers showed up on a dip in price last Thursday and Friday, maintaining good bullish momentum on higher volume trade. I don’t see anything bearish on the Cattle charts, …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/27/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! New contract highs and closes in both Feeder and Live Cattle on Tuesday. Feeders did leave a gap on the charts, leaving Monday’s highs as a downside target. Lean Hogs rallied, as well, making a bullish breakout and closing at about …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/26/25
Live and Feeder Cattle futures closed lower on Monday, but at/near the top of their respective daily ranges. That appears to be a bullish close to my eye. October Lean Hogs closed right under trendline and the 50-day moving average resistance levels, short-term moving averages flipped to the bullish side and that points toward higher prices. Corn and Soybeans traded …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/20/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle closed higher on Tuesday. Nearby Live contracts failed to set new contract highs, but back months in Live Cattle and all of the Feeder Cattle contract did. The trend is still up, fundamentals remain bullish, but …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/15/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle prices faltered on Thursday, with nearby Feeders dropping over 5.00 and Live Cattle shedding over 2.50. Rumors about what the USDA will announce today at 11:30, in regards to screwworm, are flying around. No one is certain what the situation …
Chart of the Day – October Lean Hogs
The information and opinions expressed below are based on my analysis of price behavior and chart activity Thursday, August 14, 2025 If you like this article and would like to receive more information on the commodity markets from Walsh Trading, please use the link to join our email list –Click here Every morning, at about 8 AM CST, I post a …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/07/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle markets lead the way higher again yesterday, with new contract highs and new high closes in almost every contract. The Live Cattle are up 5.97 for the week and Feeders are up 10.30 so far this week. Very strong moves …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/06/25
Livestock markets all stayed firm on Tuesday, with the August Live and Feeder Cattle contracts leading the way and setting new contract highs. Lean Hogs weren’t up as much as the Cattle markets, but still posted a nearly 1 month high close. All of those markets continue to look bullish to me. Grains, perhaps, not so much. Corn and Wheat …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/05/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Livestock futures started the week firmer, with Live Cattle, Feeder Cattle and Lean Hogs all closing higher. October Live Cattle had a wide trading range, but settled roughly in the middle, not far from where it opened. Cattle futures historically and …