Week of November 17 to 21 showed mixed commodity trends and cautious market sentiment
A little bit behind on posting this article this week, but on the weekly Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast, hosted by Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino, market trends for the week of November 17 to 21, 2025, were reviewed in detail.
The podcaast focused on shifting commodity prices, the impact of cryptocurrency declines, and expectations moving into month end.
Corn ended the week slightly lower, creating some disappointment after recent strength. Soybeans closed the week up by one cent, offering a small but positive signal. Soybean meal moved lower after reaching new highs earlier in the month. Several commodities, including cotton, lean hogs, live cattle, feeder cattle, and milk, reached new weekly lows.
Export activity provided some supportive news. Updated USDA data showed corn exports at their strongest level in ten years, along with improved wheat movement.
Soybean exports remained slow, though recent Chinese purchases through state-owned buyers may signal improvement. Agostino noted that the situation is influenced more by economic and political strategy than price competitiveness alone.
Livestock markets continued to correct, especially cattle, following tariff adjustments and high price concerns. Agostino emphasized that long-term trends remain intact and that corrections can be healthy in extended bull markets.
He reminded podcast listeners that successful investors remain patient, highlighting that “the best investors in the world are really good at doing nothing for long periods of time.” The message for the week was to stay focused on long-term planning rather than short-term reactions.
A major topic during the podcast was the sharp decline in Bitcoin. Agostino explained that heavy leveraged positions may be forcing investors to sell other assets, creating pressure in broader financial markets. He warned that a break below key support could add further volatility. Despite long-term potential, he advised waiting until the new year before considering Bitcoin exposure through an ETF within a diversified portfolio.
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