Soybeans– Yesterday, there was talk from the White House about limiting Chinese farmland ownership. Chinese farm ownership in the U.S. will likely be part of trade negotiations. Weather continues to be favorable. The upcoming WASDE report on Friday, is expected to see an increase in ending stocks for old crop to 358 mb, while new crop is expected at 304 …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/09/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! New contract highs, as both Live and Feeder Cattle rallied sharply on Tuesday. Overall, those bullish trends appear to remain strong. Lean Hogs continued their recent pattern of choppy trade around the 107.000 level. I still expect support near 105.000. Grains …
Weather Remains Favorable, Trade Deals Would Benefit the Grains
If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– Soybean conditions sit unchanged at 66% good/excellent, compared to 68% last year. Illinois and Ohio are the states with weaker crop conditions, with Iowa showing the best conditions at 79% good/excellent. Managed money has gone nearly flat the …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/08/25
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 …
A Lack of China Purchase Deal Sends Grains Back Down
If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– Soybeans had a very rough day to start the week, closing nearly 30 cents lower. The higher trade heading into the weekend was likely due to some end of the month/end of the quarter repositioning, along with an …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/07/25
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 …
The Grains Trade Higher for the Second Day in a Row, Will Trump Announce Anything in Iowa Tonight?
If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– The grains traded higher for the second day in a row. Hopefully this is the start of a strong rally. A close over 1061 in the November contract would be extremely bullish and pave the way towards a …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/03/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! “Holiday trade” today, expect lower volume and perhaps some extended trading ranges. Livestock markets held support nicely yesterday, with positive closes in Live Cattle. Feeders and Lean Hogs. Grains are also coming back up nicely over the past few sessions and …
The Grains Look Bullish with Strong Performance on Wednesday
If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– Soybeans had a nice move higher today, supported by strength in soybean oil and meal. It is likely there was some short covering today on such a strong move, up 20 cents. President Trump announced a trade deal …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/02/25
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 …