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Cattle Market Reacts to Trump’s Beef Plan Amid Data Delays and Tight Supply The U.S. cattle industry is navigating a volatile period as the latest Cattle on Feed report, which was scheduled for release last Friday, became yet “another casualty of the government shutdown.” Market participants were left without critical USDA data, forcing them to rely on existing trends and …
Gold Market Surges Past $4,000 Amid Government Shutdown The first government shutdown in almost seven years has given a major boost to an already strong precious metals market. Investors looking for safe-haven assets are turning to gold amid ongoing political and economic uncertainty. “As one investor said, the best place to pull over and park your money in uncertain times …
Trump Responds to China’s Mineral Export Curbs With Tariff Threats Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating once again, this time over critical mineral exports. The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the United States, sparking an immediate and forceful response from the White House. “President Donald Trump threatened to up the ante …
USDA Releases September 2025 Wheat Outlook with Updated Production and Yield Estimates The USDA has released its September 2025 Wheat Outlook, providing updated estimates on wheat acreage, yield, and production. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shared the latest data for both Durham wheat and other spring wheat. “Durham wheat planted acreage at nearly 2.19 million acres …
Crude Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Since May as Demand Weakens Globally Keeping an eye on crude oil as we begin this second week of October. Crude oil continues to trade at the lowest level since late May. The oil market has entered October on a weaker note, as sellers remain in full control and prices continue to decline. OPEC …
Gold, Platinum, Cattle Among Top Commodity Performers in 2025 As the first nine months of 2025 wrap up, a review of the 48 commodities tracked daily reveals standout winners and surprising laggards in the market. According to the Bottom Line Report, precious metals dominated this year’s commodity performance list, with platinum, silver, and gold leading the way. “Platinum, silver, and …
USDA Reports 18% of U.S. Corn Harvested by September 28 With harvests well underway across the Corn Belt, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey provided an update on the pace of this year’s U.S. corn harvest as of September 28th, 2025. The national harvest is slightly behind schedule, with regional disparities based on weather and crop maturity. “The corn harvest number for …
September 2025 Commodity Recap: Precious Metals Surge, Ag Markets Struggle Looking back at the month of September, the commodity market showed mixed results—especially for agricultural commodities, which largely struggled. Of the 48 commodities tracked daily, only minor progress was made in corn, while precious metals clearly dominated. “Looking back at the month of September, our list of 48 commodities that …
2025 Commodity Market Review: Platinum, Cattle Lead Gains While Grains Struggle Trade resumed this week following the Labor Day holiday, and with eight months of 2025 now complete, the Bottom Line Report delivers its latest update on how the markets have performed so far this year. “It’s Bottom Line. Trade resumes after the Labor Day holiday, and now with eight …
December Corn Tests Resistance as Cattle Markets Hit All-Time Highs The grain and livestock markets are showing diverging trends as December corn flirts with technical resistance, while October live cattle and feeder cattle post record highs. “December corn stalled just short of that 50-day moving average. We do still see that pre-harvest low near 390 holding through the harvest.” As …
