Weather Drives Confidence, Angus Feeder Moves & Margin Pressure – How Long Can it Last, and Where to Next?

This week, Ripley Atkinson provides his views on key drivers influencing the Australian cattle markets – specifically, how weather continues to shape market sentiment. As weather events continue to influence producer confidence and price direction, Ripley explores the shifts in performance, and what it could mean for months ahead with the changing seasonal conditions. Ripley caps off with considerations on how Angus feeder prices are performing and identifies potential drivers of why the market in Northern NSW has remained strong – particularly, due to a lack of supply and the China demand effect. This, and more covered in wide-ranging markets chat this week.