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Live Cattle Aug '24 (LEQ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Futures Bulls on the Run Monday

Live cattle futures bulls were flexing some muscles today, with the market settling $1.75 to $2.80 higher.  Cash trade activity mostly consisted of collecting show lists. Feeder cattle futures had the afterburners or some boosters going, gaining $3.65 to $3.87 for the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.68 at $252.88. 

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the PM report. Choice 600-900 lbs boxes up up an average 67 cents at $317.42 per cwt.  Select product was down 10 cents at $301.04. The Chc/Select spread has widened out to $16.38.  USDA estimated daily FI slaughter for Monday was 121,000 head vs. 120,000 last Monday and 122,718 a year ago. 

Jun 24 Live Cattle  closed at $183.925, up $1.750,

Aug 24 Live Cattle  closed at $179.975, up $2.800,

Oct 24 Live Cattle  closed at $182.175, up $2.500,

Aug 24 Feeder Cattle  closed at $258.650, up $3.725,

Sep 24 Feeder Cattle  closed at $259.725, up $3.875,

Oct 24 Feeder Cattle  clos... 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
$2,695/2,450
First Notice Date
08/05/24 (55 days)
Expiration Date
08/30/24 (80 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 4, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
97,046 (+1,094)
142,932 (-2,762)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
115,314 (-4,042)
61,181 (+2,680)
Producers - Long / Short
42,860 (+2,371)
135,919 (-2,421)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,012 (-1,254)
3,839 (-318)
Managed Money - Long / Short
77,875 (-3,269)
21,233 (+1,851)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,439 (-773)
39,948 (+829)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
172.700 +4.21%
on 05/13/24
182.150 -1.19%
on 05/23/24
+5.850 (+3.36%)
since 05/10/24
3-Month
167.650 +7.35%
on 04/12/24
185.050 -2.74%
on 03/21/24
-2.275 (-1.25%)
since 03/08/24
52-Week
163.625 +9.99%
on 12/06/23
192.450 -6.48%
on 09/15/23
+2.350 (+1.32%)
since 06/09/23

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Cattle Futures Bulls on the Run Monday

Live cattle futures bulls were flexing some muscles today, with the market settling $1.75 to $2.80 higher. Cash trade activity mostly consisted of collecting show lists. Feeder cattle futures had the...

LEM24 : 183.925s (+0.96%)
LEQ24 : 179.975s (+1.58%)
LEV24 : 182.175s (+1.39%)
GFQ24 : 258.650s (+1.46%)
GFU24 : 259.725s (+1.51%)
GFV24 : 260.200s (+1.46%)
Hogs Can't Keep Up With Cattle

Lean hog futures were apparently trying to buy some market share at the meat counter, going the opposite direction from the cattle. They settled $.27 to $1.45 lower. Nearby June got a little help from...

HEM24 : 92.250s (-0.30%)
HEN24 : 92.900s (-0.64%)
HEQ24 : 90.225s (-1.58%)
Cattle Markets Surge

Strong rally to start week

Shootin' the Bull about divergence.

I don't think the corn belt classic brought the stupendous prices most expected.  The futures big gains and seemingly none in the cash markets leads me to believe that simply some divergence took place...

Corn and Soybeans Firm While Wheat Retreats. Crop Condition Ratings Were Just Released.

Corn and soybeans were firm to start the week but wheat futures continued to slide lower marking the ninth consecutive day of losses, the longest streak since 2015.

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Wheat makes new lows, as Cattle Rally. WASDE on Wednesday.

Can A 78.6% Fibonacci Retracement Stop The Cattle Rally Again?

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

LEQ24 : 179.975s (+1.58%)
Hogs Stuck on Red Side of Ledger at Midday

Lean hog futures are $.22 to $1.02 lower at midday, not finding any crossover buying interest from the sharply higher cattle market. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 17 cents at $91.75 on June 6. USDA...

HEM24 : 92.250s (-0.30%)
HEN24 : 92.900s (-0.64%)
HEQ24 : 90.225s (-1.58%)
Cattle Futures Sharply Higher, Aided by Beef Movement

Live cattle futures are in the middle of a robust rally at midday, up $1.45 to $2.55. The June 182 calls ended up in the money at expiration, and those new futures positions are showing some gains this...

LEM24 : 183.925s (+0.96%)
LEQ24 : 179.975s (+1.58%)
LEV24 : 182.175s (+1.39%)
GFQ24 : 258.650s (+1.46%)
GFU24 : 259.725s (+1.51%)
GFV24 : 260.200s (+1.46%)
Cattle Down on Friday, but Beef Prices Firmed

Live cattle futures were down 30 cents to up 35 cents on Friday. The June 182 calls ended up in the money at expiration, while the 182 puts expired worthless. Some northern cash cattle trades were reported...

LEM24 : 183.925s (+0.96%)
LEQ24 : 179.975s (+1.58%)
LEV24 : 182.175s (+1.39%)
GFQ24 : 258.650s (+1.46%)
GFU24 : 259.725s (+1.51%)
GFV24 : 260.200s (+1.46%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 183.467
2nd Resistance Point 181.808
1st Resistance Point 180.892
Last Price 179.975s
1st Support Level 178.317
2nd Support Level 176.658
3rd Support Level 175.742

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52-Week High 192.450
Fibonacci 61.8% 181.439
Last Price 179.975s
Fibonacci 50% 178.038
Fibonacci 38.2% 174.636
52-Week Low 163.625

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