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Live Cattle Feb '13 (LEG13)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade Following Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Open interest was down 4,823 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures closed with $2.00 to $3.45 gains across the board on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $5.63 on June 5 to $367.01

The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 31% gd/ex, up 1% from the week prior. The Brugler500 index was up 6 points to 278.

Mexico suspended imports of cattle from the US late on Tuesday due to the recent rise in screwworm cases. US exports to Mexico totaled just 11,110 head in 2025.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $15.97. Choice boxes were up 70 cents to $392.90, while Select was $1.16 lower at $376.93. USDA’s federally... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$3,300/3,000
First Notice Date
02/04/13
Expiration Date
02/28/13 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '13
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,534 (-4,659)
168,200 (-13,326)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
147,268 (-4,510)
61,746 (-3,196)
Producers - Long / Short
34,678 (-4,217)
156,925 (-12,677)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,270 (-561)
9,689 (-768)
Managed Money - Long / Short
129,374 (-6,440)
13,267 (-2,005)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
17,894 (+1,930)
48,479 (-1,191)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
124.125 +3.12%
on 02/14/13
129.450 -1.12%
on 02/28/13
-0.950 (-0.74%)
since 01/28/13
3-Month
124.125 +3.12%
on 02/14/13
134.500 -4.83%
on 12/20/12
-3.650 (-2.77%)
since 11/28/12
52-Week
123.800 +3.39%
on 04/27/12
135.900 -5.81%
on 03/01/12
-6.050 (-4.51%)
since 02/28/12

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Cattle Futures Stage a Recovery While Lean Hogs Get Hit Hard (AGAIN!)

Volatility has picked up in commodity land, and the livestock markets are not immune. Daily ranges continue to widen, presenting shorter term opportunities for traders on both sides of the market.

Hogs Look to Wednesday Traders

Lean hog futures posted losses of 45 cents to $1.45 on Tuesday. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 40 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.48 on Tuesday...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade Following Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Open interest was down 4,823 contracts...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)
Cattle Turn Early Weakness to Late Session Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week,...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)
Hogs Extend Weakness to Tuesday, as Cutout Falls

Lean hog futures posted losses of 45 cents to $1.45 on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.48 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
Oil Can't Rally on War Headlines Anymore. Here's Why that's a Big Problem for the Grain Markets

The grain markets started to separate from crude oil price action a few weeks ago but it was interesting that even crude couldn’t bounce much today after President Trump commented on Iran shooting down...

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Cattle Markets Continue to Look Strong and Trade Higher - The Grain Could Continue Lower for a While.

Shootin' the Bull about covering the same ground

Last Thursday's low, to last Friday's high, remains the trading range for fats. I don't expect prices to come out of that range this week.

Hog Slide Continues on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are dropping another 22 to 85 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.17 on Tuesday morning, up $1.16 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEN26 : 96.150s (-1.26%)
HEM26 : 93.575s (-0.48%)
HEQ26 : 94.700s (-1.51%)
Cattle Ignoring early Weakness for Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are shrugging off early weakness, with midday gains of 50 cents to $1.27. Monday was First notice day, with no deliveries and the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly...

LEV26 : 232.125s (+1.21%)
LEQ26 : 239.700s (+1.26%)
LEM26 : 248.025s (+0.61%)
GFU26 : 350.700s (+0.94%)
GFQ26 : 354.150s (+0.98%)
GFV26 : 346.900s (+0.91%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 130.267
1st Resistance Point 129.133
Last Price 128.000s
1st Support Level 127.183
2nd Support Level 126.367
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 135.900
Fibonacci 61.8% 131.278
Fibonacci 50% 129.850
Fibonacci 38.2% 128.422
Last Price 128.000s
52-Week Low 123.800

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