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Feeder Cattle Apr '27 (GFJ27)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Lower Tariffs Put on Pause

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Open interest was down 5,729 contracts, with 13,165 rolling out of June. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures were down $1.92 to $4.80 in the front months, with May the exception, up $1.025. Open interest was down 1,743, suggesting longs coming off the table. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.54 to $374.83 on May 7.  The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction had 5,237 head for sale, with prices down $5-10 on feeder steers and steady to $5 lower on feeder heifers.

On Monday, report indicated the US was looking to temporarily lower beef import tariffs as soon as Monday, though the White House decided late on Monday to delay the plan in order to finalize details.

The Monday Crop Progress report showed US pasture ratings at 31% in good/excellent cat... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
04/29/27 (352 days)
Expiration Date
04/29/27 (352 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Apr '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,766 (-1,499)
16,084 (+153)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,286 (+2,581)
22,828 (+361)
Producers - Long / Short
6,993 (-797)
13,581 (-81)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,622 (-605)
1,352 (+331)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,123 (+3,090)
8,602 (+1,177)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,163 (-509)
14,226 (-816)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
334.525 +1.91%
on 04/23/26
359.175 -5.09%
on 05/01/26
-8.900 (-2.54%)
since 04/10/26

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Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Lower Tariffs Put on Pause

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Open interest was down 5,729 contracts, with 13,165 rolling out of June....

LEV26 : 238.150s (+0.62%)
LEQ26 : 245.625 (+0.85%)
LEM26 : 252.350 (+1.18%)
GFQ26 : 365.525 (+0.89%)
GFK26 : 369.800 (+0.38%)
GFU26 : 363.350 (+0.89%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. Open interest was up 708 contracts, suggesting a rotation of ownership, with 11,455 contracts rolling out of June. USDA’s...

HEM26 : 100.075 (-0.15%)
HEK26 : 90.900 (+0.03%)
HEN26 : 104.225 (-0.41%)
Hogs Start the Week with a Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down...

HEM26 : 100.075 (-0.15%)
HEK26 : 90.900 (+0.03%)
HEN26 : 104.225 (-0.41%)
Cattle Fall into the Monday Close on Tariff Pressure

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 238.150s (+0.62%)
LEQ26 : 245.625 (+0.85%)
LEM26 : 252.350 (+1.18%)
GFQ26 : 365.525 (+0.89%)
GFK26 : 369.800 (+0.38%)
GFU26 : 363.350 (+0.89%)
Hogs Bounce Back

Hogs recover off of Friday's lows

Shootin' the Bull about undercutting both producers and processors

It was anticipated for there to be a reduction in processing or production capacity sooner, than later. Either would have helped to curtail the continual bidding higher to make sure inventory wound up...

Hogs Trading with Strength at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are up 50 cents to $1, with May down 22 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7...

HEM26 : 100.075 (-0.15%)
HEK26 : 90.900 (+0.03%)
HEN26 : 104.225 (-0.41%)
Cattle Falling at Midday on Tariff News

Live cattle futures are steady to $2.25 lower in the front months on Monday. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV26 : 238.150s (+0.62%)
LEQ26 : 245.625 (+0.85%)
LEM26 : 252.350 (+1.18%)
GFQ26 : 365.525 (+0.89%)
GFK26 : 369.800 (+0.38%)
GFU26 : 363.350 (+0.89%)
Choppy markets after recent highs and Iran deal oscillation

USDA Grain Reports on Tuesday at 11 AM CDT

High Gas Prices Are Weighing on Cattle Prices as Pseudorabies Hits Hog Prices. This Week’s Trump-Xi Meeting Could Turn the Trend Around.

Keep a close eye on the upcoming summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

HEM26 : 100.075 (-0.15%)
HEM26 : 100.075 (-0.15%)
GFQ26 : 365.525 (+0.89%)
LEM26 : 252.350 (+1.18%)
GFK26 : 369.800 (+0.38%)
LEM26 : 252.350 (+1.18%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 353.417
2nd Resistance Point 349.783
1st Resistance Point 345.342
Last Price 345.700
1st Support Level 337.267
2nd Support Level 333.633
3rd Support Level 329.192

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52-Week High 359.175
Fibonacci 61.8% 349.176
Fibonacci 50% 346.087
Last Price 345.700
Fibonacci 38.2% 342.999
52-Week Low 333.000

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