Jim’s video highlights the METEOROLOGICAL MODUS OPERANDI of these markets

At this point in summer, the most important words here are: “What’s Next?"

(LEV25-HEV25) - October'25 Live Cattle over/minus October'25 Lean Hogs Spread

Cash market strength buoys futures

The current economic landscape marked by significant expectations for heightened government debt issuance and the fast-approaching debt ceiling underscores the importance of short-term interest rate (STIR) risk management. 13-Week Treasury Bill futures (T-Bill futures), with their direct link to government funding and evolving market dynamics, offer a compelling instrument for...

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Strangle and Straddle Trade Ideas in the Grain Markets

In my opinion, what a squeeze market participants, and multiple sectors of cattle/beef production and processing, were subjected to this week

Copper and Platinum See Wild July Swings — Here’s What the Charts Reveal

July 2025 was a rollercoaster ride for metals—Copper futures swung wildly (especially this week), with sharp intraday moves and unexpected reversals, making it one of the most volatile months in recent memory. Platinum wasn’t far behind, experiencing big swings of its own and closing the month with a high level of uncertainty.

Here's a look at the percentage moves for both markets during the last five days.