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Live Cattle Oct '24 (LEV24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rallies into the Friday Close

Live cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.05 higher trade across the board on Friday, with June holding up $5 on the week as the cash market was a driver. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South this week, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and up to $265 live. Feeder cattle futures were up $1.10 to $4.70 to close out the Friday session. August was $2.77 lower this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $3.14 to $370.09 on May 14. 

China has renewed expired export licenses for more than 400 US beef plants after letting them lapse. 

CFTC data showed managed money slashing 11,079 contracts from their net long in live cattle futures and options as of Tuesday, mainly via long liquidation, taking it to 130,886 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options, specs were adding shorts and cutting longs, cutting 3,539 contracts from their net long to 15,186 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were stronger in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel sprea... 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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
10/07/24
Expiration Date
10/31/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 12, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,978 (-3,668)
174,755 (-14,927)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
158,107 (-7,284)
63,602 (+1,930)
Producers - Long / Short
26,519 (-5,243)
163,909 (-16,520)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,117 (+1,097)
9,504 (+1,115)
Managed Money - Long / Short
143,522 (-6,269)
14,568 (+2,795)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,585 (-1,015)
49,034 (-865)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
183.600 +5.12%
on 10/01/24
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.225 (+5.02%)
since 09/30/24
3-Month
173.725 +11.10%
on 08/21/24
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+5.550 (+2.96%)
since 07/30/24
52-Week
168.500 +14.54%
on 12/07/23
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.425 (+5.13%)
since 10/30/23

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Hogs Falls into the Friday Close

Lean hog futures posted 12 cent to $1.32 losses across the board on Friday, with June settling with a 12 cent gain on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.52 on Friday afternoon,...

HEN26 : 103.350s (-1.15%)
HEM26 : 98.750s (-0.78%)
HEQ26 : 104.150s (-1.26%)
Cattle Rallies into the Friday Close

Live cattle futures posted $1.20 to $2.05 higher trade across the board on Friday, with June holding up $5 on the week as the cash market was a driver. Cash trade was mostly $260-265 in the South this...

LEV26 : 239.875s (+0.76%)
LEQ26 : 247.925s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 253.900s (+0.72%)
GFQ26 : 361.450s (+0.96%)
GFK26 : 368.675s (+0.30%)
GFU26 : 359.175s (+1.11%)
Shootin' the Bull about wrapping up the week.

Most contract months closed a little lower than last week, but for the most part, the week was filled with $5.00 to $9.00 ranges within the day.

Cattle Posting Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $1.3 to $1.55 higher at midday. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South this week with, with northern trade at $408-415 dressed and $265 live. Feeder...

LEV26 : 239.875s (+0.76%)
LEQ26 : 247.925s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 253.900s (+0.72%)
GFQ26 : 361.450s (+0.96%)
GFK26 : 368.675s (+0.30%)
GFU26 : 359.175s (+1.11%)
Hogs Facing Midday Pressure

Lean hog futures are falling $1.02 to $1.85 lower so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.87 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 26 cents on May 13 at...

HEN26 : 103.350s (-1.15%)
HEM26 : 98.750s (-0.78%)
HEQ26 : 104.150s (-1.26%)
Cattle Look to Round Out the Week After Retreating on Thursday

Live cattle futures retreated from early gains on Thursday with contracts down 32 to 72 cents at the close. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, down just 813 contracts. Cash trade has seen...

LEV26 : 239.875s (+0.76%)
LEQ26 : 247.925s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 253.900s (+0.72%)
GFQ26 : 361.450s (+0.96%)
GFK26 : 368.675s (+0.30%)
GFU26 : 359.175s (+1.11%)
Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures saw losses of 45 cents to $1.35 in the front months on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.32 on Thursday afternoon, down $2.19 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEN26 : 103.350s (-1.15%)
HEM26 : 98.750s (-0.78%)
HEQ26 : 104.150s (-1.26%)
Horns Up, Policy Down: Live Cattle Futures Navigate New ATHs in a Minefield of Supply Shocks and White House Wildcards

Live cattle futures have had an extraordinary run in 2025 and into 2026, driven by the tightest domestic cattle supply since 1951 and sustained consumer beef demand that has held firm even as retail prices...

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 203.700
2nd Resistance Point 198.350
1st Resistance Point 195.675
Last Price 193.000s
1st Support Level 187.650
2nd Support Level 182.300
3rd Support Level 179.625

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52-Week High 193.000
Last Price 193.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.641
Fibonacci 50% 180.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 177.859
52-Week Low 168.500

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