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Feeder Cattle Apr '27 (GFJ27)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extends Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures were $2.20 to $2.55 lower at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.32 to $374.37 on April 20. The OKC feeder cattle auction had 5,867 head sold with feeders steady to $2-4 lower. 

The Tuesday update from APHIS on the New World Screwworm showed active cases in Mexico at 1,395. There were 102 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas, with 5 reported in Nuevo Leon.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at $1.02 premium for select. Choice boxes were up $2.62 to $386.18, while Select was $3.59 higher at $387.20. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 111,000 head for Tuesday, with the week to date total at 208,000 head. That is down 8,000 head from last week and 17,274 head below the s... 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 (373 days)
Expiration Date
04/29/27 (373 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,495 (-38)
16,784 (+116)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
33,555 (+984)
21,278 (-272)
Producers - Long / Short
6,473 (-323)
13,846 (+3)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,050 (+224)
966 (+52)
Managed Money - Long / Short
28,402 (+596)
6,451 (-240)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
5,153 (+388)
14,827 (-32)
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Cattle Extends Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ26 : 239.700s (-0.79%)
LEM26 : 243.550s (-1.03%)
LEJ26 : 247.425s (-0.87%)
GFK26 : 358.550s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 366.575s (-0.62%)
GFQ26 : 358.950s (-0.66%)
Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents...

HEM26 : 103.200s (+1.45%)
HEK26 : 95.400s (+1.25%)
HEN26 : 105.225s (+1.18%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

We could see a lower trade across the board tomorrow. Risk Off Environment

Chart of the Day - June Live Cattle

Daily Live and Feeder Cattle charts have made a bearish turn.  Potential double top in weekly charts?

Shootin' the Bull about a Head & Shoulders pattern

A Head & Shoulders pattern is believed the same as the final 3 waves of a bull market, combined with the first 3 waves of a bear market.

Cattle Weakness Extends to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are 72 cents to $1.10 lower on Tuesday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Early action this week has been quiet with a few bids of $246 floating around...

LEQ26 : 239.700s (-0.79%)
LEM26 : 243.550s (-1.03%)
LEJ26 : 247.425s (-0.87%)
GFK26 : 358.550s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 366.575s (-0.62%)
GFQ26 : 358.950s (-0.66%)
Hogs Rallying Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are up 72 cents to $1.45 in the front months on Tuesday after gapping higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.73 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down...

HEM26 : 103.200s (+1.45%)
HEK26 : 95.400s (+1.25%)
HEN26 : 105.225s (+1.18%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After Falling Lower on Monday

Live cattle futures posted 32 cent to $1.27 losses across the board on Monday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures slipped lower on Monday, down $2.45 to...

LEQ26 : 239.700s (-0.79%)
LEM26 : 243.550s (-1.03%)
LEJ26 : 247.425s (-0.87%)
GFK26 : 358.550s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 366.575s (-0.62%)
GFQ26 : 358.950s (-0.66%)
Hogs See Mixed Monday Action

Lean hog futures saw gains of 10 to 82 cents in the front months on Monday, with deferreds steady to 27 cents lower. Open interest was down 11,962 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price...

HEM26 : 103.200s (+1.45%)
HEK26 : 95.400s (+1.25%)
HEN26 : 105.225s (+1.18%)
Cattle Fall Back on Monday

Live cattle futures posted 32 cent to $1.27 losses across the board on Monday. Cash trade was picked up last week at $248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures slipped lower on Monday, down $2.45 to...

LEQ26 : 239.700s (-0.79%)
LEM26 : 243.550s (-1.03%)
LEJ26 : 247.425s (-0.87%)
GFK26 : 358.550s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 366.575s (-0.62%)
GFQ26 : 358.950s (-0.66%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 337.700
2nd Resistance Point 337.700
1st Resistance Point 337.700
Last Price 337.700s
1st Support Level 337.700
2nd Support Level 337.700
3rd Support Level 337.700

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52-Week High 354.875
Fibonacci 61.8% 346.519
Fibonacci 50% 343.938
Fibonacci 38.2% 341.356
Last Price 337.700s
52-Week Low 333.000

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