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Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026

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Sun, Feb 22nd, 2026
Grain Analysis & Targets

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

ZCH26 : 427-4s (+0.41%)
ZWH26 : 573-4s (+2.50%)
ZSH26 : 1137-4s (-0.31%)
Wheat rally extends amid uncertainty over SCOTUS tariff decision

US State of the Union Address on Feb. 24th

Cattle Futures Break Down in Front of Cattle on Feed

Cattle markets break down to end week on a sour note

Hogs Extend Rally to Friday’s Close

Lean hog futures were up another 20 to 75 cents on Friday, as the bounce this week saw April rally $2.40. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.96 on Friday afternoon, down $2.08 from the...

HEK26 : 98.275s (+0.54%)
HEJ26 : 93.675s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.825s (+0.61%)
Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures were down 90 cent to $1.50 across the front months on Friday, as April was still $1.37 higher this week. Cash trade was limited this week, with some $245-247 in the North and some southern...

LEM26 : 237.525s (-0.57%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
LEG26 : 246.575s (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
GFH26 : 368.025s (-0.61%)
GFK26 : 361.000s (-0.71%)
Shootin' the Bull about a plethora of factors to consider

In my opinion, a plethora of news, rumors, and potential changes in processing, sent a lot futures traders to the sidelines.

COTTON MARKET UPDATE - WALSH PURE SPREADER

WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division

Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2026-02-20

GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
Cattle Slipping Lower Ahead of Cattle on Feed data

Live cattle futures are trading with 80 cents to $1.60 losses ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report this afternoon. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few bids of $245 across the country...

LEM26 : 237.525s (-0.57%)
LEJ26 : 242.000s (-0.59%)
LEG26 : 246.575s (-0.37%)
GFJ26 : 365.050s (-0.71%)
GFH26 : 368.025s (-0.61%)
GFK26 : 361.000s (-0.71%)
Hogs Holding Higher on Friday

Lean hog futures are up another 40 to 75 cents so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.96 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was 40 cents higher on Feb 18 at $87.59....

HEK26 : 98.275s (+0.54%)
HEJ26 : 93.675s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.825s (+0.61%)

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