Markets - General

The conflict in Ukraine has been a focus for certain markets, such as wheat, since Russia first invaded the country nearly three years ago. This past week, President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war would start “immediately.”

Grain and livestock markets have been choppy as of late as market participants grapple with bullish and bearish headlines

Global balance sheets provide silver linings in a largely uneventful USDA report

Grain and livestock markets have traded on both sides of unchanged to start the week. Oliver Sloup was on RFD-TV this morning, sharing his thoughts on the early morning price action.

USDA’s latest Cattle Inventory report showed U.S. beef cattle numbers fell to the lowest level in 64 years to start the year. Tight supplies and strong demand could push cattle prices to even higher highs in 2025, but uncertainty is infusing more risk and volatility into the markets.

Tariff threats on Canada and Mexico weigh on corn and soybeans while wheat shows potential for a breakout.

Matt Bresnahan and Daniel White join John Homenuk from of Empire Weather to discuss Corn & Soybean markets and the weather situation in South America as well as his early forecast for the North American Spring.

Grain markets looked weaker in the early morning session, but buyers stepped in and pushed corn and soybeans to new highs for the move. More upside to come, or time for a healthy correction?