5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/23/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Livestock futures were mixed yesterday, with Feeder Cattle setting new contract highs and a new contract high close. Live Cattle closed a touch lower, but didn’t do any “damage” to the charts, uptrend still there. Lean Hogs closed just under the …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/22/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! New Contract Highs for both Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle. Prices are showing no signs, that I see, of slowing down. Lean Hogs also rebounded nicely yesterday and may also move higher. Grains were weak on Monday and with the exceptions …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/21/25

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 lower on Friday. The uptrends seem to be losing bullish momentum, as trading volume dropped off in those markets last week. Feeder Cattle positions are at record net longs, according to the Commitment of …

Soybeans Continue Higher on Thursday

Hans SchmitGrains

Soybeans– Soybeans acres under drought continue to decrease. A seasonally cool weather pattern has developed over the northern Midwest, but it should end by early next week as heat moves from the west. Yesterday, there was morning flash sale for new crop soybeans, and rumors were that China may be potentially be the buyer. China is importing a record number …

The Grains Close Higher on Wednesday

Hans SchmitGrains

If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– November Soybeans closed up 18 cents to 1019 3/4. The market has added some weather premium due to forecasts showing higher temperatures in the Midwest and eastern soybean growing areas over the next 11-14 days. August is the …

Not the Best Day for the Grains on Tuesday

Hans SchmitGrains

If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– Soybeans traded slightly lower on Tuesday, however the 20/50MA did cross for the first time since May, which is a signal that soybeans could be headed lower. Soybean ratings are up 4 points to 70% good/excellent. The highest …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/15/25

Jeff FosseGeneral Commentary

I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update!  Livestock futures all traded lower on Monday. Live and Feeder Cattle might be running into trendline resistance and appear to me to be due for a pullback. October Lean Hogs look to test the February highs near the 87.000 mark. Corn …

Corn Trades Higher to Start the Week

Hans SchmitGrains

If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– The July WASDE report held no major surprises. New crop carryout was raised 15 mb. The USDA lowered new crop exports by 70 mb and raised crush 50 mb. Stocks/use is now 7.1% for new crop soybeans. The …

5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/14/25

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 maintained bullish momentum through the close last Friday. Charts still seem bullish and supply side fundamentals are still pointing toward higher prices, however Boxed Beef prices were lower this past week. Both Feeders and Fats are …

Grains Close Lower Following the July WASDE Report

Hans SchmitGrains

If you’re ready to start trading, click the link below to open an account with Walsh Trading, Inc. Open An Account Soybeans– The July WASDE report came out this morning. Yield was unchanged at 52.5 bpa. Total production is now estimated at 4.34 bb. The June 30th Acreage report had planted area at 83.4 mb. New crop ending stocks were …