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Lead PIG May '25 (R0K25)

1,952.31s +13.81 (+0.71%) 04/24/25 [LME]
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Dollar Weakens as Tariff Concerns Persist

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.49%. The dollar posted moderate losses Thursday because of concerns that the US-China trade war will drag on after China said there were no talks on reaching...

DXY00 : 99.377 (-0.47%)
GCM25 : 3,328.2 (-0.61%)
SIK25 : 33.365 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 143.685 (+0.74%)
^EURUSD : 1.13409 (-0.42%)
Dollar Falls on Signs the US-China Trade War Will Linger

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.51%. The dollar is moderately lower today because of concerns that the US-China trade war will drag on after China said there were no talks on reaching a...

DXY00 : 99.377 (-0.47%)
GCM25 : 3,328.2 (-0.61%)
SIK25 : 33.365 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 143.685 (+0.74%)
^EURUSD : 1.13409 (-0.42%)
The Dip Buyers In Gold are Back! - Silver's Time to Shine?

Gold catches a bid as bargain hunters step in—can silver follow with a breakout of its own? Phil Streible breaks down the setup in today’s Metals Minute.

The Dip Buyers In Gold are Back! - Silver's Time to Shine?

Gold catches a bid as bargain hunters step in—can silver follow with a breakout of its own? Phil Streible breaks down the setup in today’s Metals Minute.

Dollar Rallies as Trade Tensions Ease and Trump Says He Won't Fire Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.87%. The dollar rallied Wednesday due to an easing of the harsh trade rhetoric against China after President Trump said he plans to be "very nice" to China...

DXY00 : 99.377 (-0.47%)
GCM25 : 3,328.2 (-0.61%)
SIK25 : 33.365 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 143.685 (+0.74%)
^EURUSD : 1.13409 (-0.42%)
Can Silver Rally if Gold Continues to Crash? The Driver

Gold pulls back sharply—but can silver break away and shine on its own? Phil Streible dives into the key technicals, macro drivers, and trader positioning in today’s Metals Minute.

Dollar Gains on President Trump’s Softer Tone on Trade and Fed Independence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57%. The dollar is climbing today due to an easing of the harsh trade rhetoric against China after President Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China...

DXY00 : 99.377 (-0.47%)
GCM25 : 3,328.2 (-0.61%)
SIK25 : 33.365 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 143.685 (+0.74%)
^EURUSD : 1.13409 (-0.42%)
Elliott Wave Live: Gold At Extreme, Is Silver Next?

Stocks were firstly down on Monday, as market was again dealing with uncertainty, as there were talk by Trump who want someone who will replace Powell, who will more likely to cut rates. But if the Fed’s...

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Dollar Rebounds on US Trade Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.65%. The dollar rallied moderately Tuesday and rebounded from Monday's 3-year low. Short covering emerged in the dollar Tuesday on trade deal optimism after...

DXY00 : 99.377 (-0.47%)
GCM25 : 3,328.2 (-0.61%)
SIK25 : 33.365 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 143.685 (+0.74%)
^EURUSD : 1.13409 (-0.42%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures slipped back into the close to end to the day with contracts down 35 cents to slightly higher in some deferred months. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was up $1.87...

HEK25 : 91.950s (+0.08%)
HEM25 : 99.925s (-0.22%)
HEN25 : 100.050s (-0.25%)
Cattle Rally on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted continued strength on Wednesday, helped by some stronger outside equity factors. Contracts were up $1.30 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with...

LEQ25 : 204.100s (+0.11%)
LEJ25 : 213.500s (+0.38%)
LEM25 : 208.000s (-0.05%)
GFK25 : 289.075s (+0.25%)
GFQ25 : 292.700s (+0.18%)
GFU25 : 291.775s (+0.20%)
Shootin' the Bull about hindsight

Still kicking the same dead horse, but this time with a little more enthusiasm.

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Z8Y00 : 116.50s (unch)
WDM25 : 3,001s (-0.83%)
Hogs Showing Strength on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are clawing back some early weakness, as contracts are steady to 30 cents higher at midday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.59 on Wednesday morning,...

HEK25 : 91.950s (+0.08%)
HEM25 : 99.925s (-0.22%)
HEN25 : 100.050s (-0.25%)
Cattle Rally Extending into Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts up $1.20 to $1.75 on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattel Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards...

LEQ25 : 204.100s (+0.11%)
LEJ25 : 213.500s (+0.38%)
LEM25 : 208.000s (-0.05%)
GFK25 : 289.075s (+0.25%)
GFQ25 : 292.700s (+0.18%)
GFU25 : 291.775s (+0.20%)
Are Cattle Futures Setting Up for New Contract Highs?

Cattle futures have been strong this week as the cash market remains firm and outside markets stabilize. Are new contract highs in the cards this week?

July Lean Hog Futures Just Hit a 6-Week High. Is It Time to Buy?

The lean hog market stands to benefit from easing trade tensions with China and lower tariffs.

HEN25 : 100.050s (-0.25%)
Cattle Rally Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.60 to $2.55 at Tuesday’s close. Preliminary open interest was up 5,042 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210...

LEQ25 : 204.100s (+0.11%)
LEJ25 : 213.500s (+0.38%)
LEM25 : 208.000s (-0.05%)
GFK25 : 289.075s (+0.25%)
GFQ25 : 292.700s (+0.18%)
GFU25 : 291.775s (+0.20%)
Hogs Push Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.20 to $2.25 as the cash market was pushing higher. Preliminary open interest was up 9,034 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national average base hog...

HEK25 : 91.950s (+0.08%)
HEM25 : 99.925s (-0.22%)
HEN25 : 100.050s (-0.25%)

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Dollar Weakens as Tariff Concerns Persist
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.49%. The dollar posted moderate losses Thursday because of concerns that the US-China trade war will drag on after China said there were no talks on reaching a trade deal with the US. Also, Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump hasn't offered... Read more
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