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 …
Wheat Downtrend Continues on Tuesday
Soybeans– Soybeans moved 2 1/2 cents higher in the overnight session, but closed lower on Tuesday. Soybean conditions are now 69% good/excellent after declining 1% from the week prior. Soybean conditions were 68% at this time last year. StoneX has Brazil’s soybean crop at 177.2 mt, up from 172.8 mt previously. Brazil’s exports are estimated at 110 mt, compared to …
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 …
Soybeans Were Higher on Monday, But Lower Prices Could Be Ahead
Soybeans– Soybeans moved higher to start the week, however more downside may be ahead. Weather for soybean growers has been favorable and South America has been making soybean meal sales, while the U.S has a soybean meal supply glut. Soybean oil could see further downside as soybean meal has been rallying recently. Looking further out, the oil share should continue …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/04/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Livestock futures all traded higher on Friday. Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle rend to decline in value during the month of August, we’ll have to see if the seasonal hold true for this year. Fundamentally, cattle markets are very bullish, I …
Walsh Grain Market Opportunities – Pure Hedge Division
The grain markets have been very slow lately, but there is still opportunity if you use options. If you think the grains can shoot higher from here, or if you think they sink lower, I have trades for you to look at below. I have strangles in the soybeans, corn and wheat. You are buying premium only, so 0 margin …
Chicago Wheat Continues Its Downtrend on Friday
Soybeans– The recent trade deal announcement with South Korea mentioned further exports of U.S. beef and rice, however there was no mention of soybeans or corn. Other than Japan, there has been a lack of Ag related announcements as part of these trade deals. The market has been underwhelmed with trade deal progress as the soybean market has not seen …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 08/01/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle markets were hit with a large wave of selling and profit taking pressure yesterday. My take is that it was spurred by end of the month profit taking, at the end of a HUGE move up in prices. Fundamentals have …
Grain Markets Were Quiet on Thursday, As Trade Talks Continue
Soybeans– Trade deal talks are still ongoing with many key countries as deadlines are approaching. A deal was recently made with South Korea, while Canada faces 25% tariff on its exports to the U.S. if they fail to come to an agreement by tomorrow. Earlier today, the White House announced Mexico would have an extra 90 days to negotiate a …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/31/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! (this one is a little longer that I’d prefer, but apparently I had a bit more to say today. Regular viewers will know that I haven’t hit the 5 minute mark yet!) Live Cattle led the way higher yesterday running to …