I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live and Feeder Cattle markets saw a bit of bearish profit taking yesterday, ahead of today Cattle on Feed, Cold Storage and Inventory reports. Fundamentals (supply/demand) remain bullish and I would be very surprised to see the reports reflect something bearish. …
Can Trade Deals Help the Grains Move in the Right Direction?
Soybeans– Soybean traders are still unpacking the recent trade deals with the Philippines and Japan. The trade deal news has not impacted soybeans significantly in either direction. Last night, the White House said that the Japanese trade deal could include $8 billion worth of U.S. Ag products, however specific figures were not specified. Trade talks with China are scheduled to …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/24/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! New Contract highs and contract highs closes in both Live and Feeder Cattle. 3 big reports come out after the close on Friday which have the potential to move markets next week. Seasonally, prices tend to come down a bit in …
Recent Trade Deals Fail to Spark a Rally in the Grains
Soybeans– There was a trade deal made yesterday with the Philippines, and today there was a deal made with Japan. Despite the trade deals, soybeans were not able to rally. Further trade deals with South Korea, India, and the EU would be bullish. President Trump is expected to meet with China’s Xi this fall. The 14 day forecast shows temperatures …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 07/23/25
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
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
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
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
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
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 …