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Live Cattle and Lean Hog Futures Face Pressure Near Recent Highs As the week comes to a close, traders are closely watching live cattle futures and lean hog futures, with signs that buyers may be losing momentum after pushing prices to recent highs. Live Cattle Futures React to Argentina Trade Deal In the live cattle market, attention is turning to …
Market attention remains focused on soybean and soybean meal trade volume as the week winds down, following a period of heightened activity and shifting global fundamentals. Trade volume surged to an all-time high last Friday, signaling strong interest and aggressive positioning by market participants. However, activity has pulled back since then, suggesting traders are reassessing direction after the recent spike. …
An interesting and uncertain start to the week on Wall Street appears likely to continue through the days ahead, as investors weigh recent market weakness against several key economic reports still to come. The Nasdaq ended last week lower, marking its fourth consecutive weekly decline. That continued weakness in technology stocks has raised concerns about market momentum as traders reassess …
Analysts Say Gold and Silver Markets May Be Misreading Fed Nomination Bottom Line analysts suggest that gold and silver markets may be misinterpreting President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. The nomination, which would take effect after current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, triggered sharp reactions …
Peanut Market Update: Lower Prices, Soft Demand, and Global Acreage Cuts The peanut market continues to face pressure as lower prices and shifting global dynamics shape the outlook for the coming year. According to Broker Reports, market participants looking ahead to next season are focused on the 26–27 estimate for how many peanuts may ultimately be planted. With prices currently …
Georgia Ag Forecast Points to Modest Growth and Continued Cost Pressures The Georgia Ag Forecast, presented last week to agricultural stakeholders across the state, outlined a mixed economic outlook for the industry in the near term. Economists highlighted modest national economic growth, stabilizing inflation, and slightly improved farm income, while also warning that rising production costs and stagnant commodity prices …
USDA Issues New Update on U.S. Peanut Production and Supply Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new update on peanut production and supply across the country, showing a significant increase in output compared to the previous year. According to USDA, total peanut production for the most recent crop year is now estimated at 7.2 billion pounds, or …
USDA Releases January 2026 Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its Beef and Cattle Price and Production Outlook for January 2026, offering updated projections that reflect ongoing tight cattle supplies and continued strength in cattle prices. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski outlined the latest adjustments, highlighting the impact of heavier …
Holiday-Shortened Trading Week Puts Live and Feeder Cattle Highs to the Test This was already a holiday-shortened trading week, and with only two more days of trade after today, market participants are closely watching whether recent highs in the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are now in place. In our view, the next couple of sessions could be critical …
We’re keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures as markets move into the second half of the month, and momentum remains firmly in place. Managed money fund traders have not slowed down their buying activity, continuing to provide strong underlying support for the cattle complex. In live cattle, speculative positioning has reached notable levels. Live cattle net …
