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Feeder Cattle May '23 (GFK23)
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Red on Thursday

After a back and forth session for Thursday, which had the Feb contract within a $2.82 range from -$1.15 to +$1.67. USDA had the Thursday cash market from $166-170, though action was light and the bulk remains near $170-171. Feeder cattle futures ended the day with triple digit losses in the back months of as much as $1.82, while the March contract settled 57 cents weaker. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for 12/06 was back down by $1.92 to $222.31. 

FAS reported weekly beef bookings were only 154 MT, a MY low. Japan and Mexico had only booked 1k MT each, while South Korea canceled 4.4k MT. Total beef commitments were marked at 825.4k MT as of 11/30. 

Census data showed US October beef exports of 241.5 million lbs. That is above the 231.5 million lb export for September, but is down 20% from the same month last year. The year to date total was shown at 2.556 billion lbs, compared to 3 billion last year. 

The PM Boxed Beef report had Choice at $289.84 after a 72 cent dro... 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
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
05/25/23
Expiration Date
05/26/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 28, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,167 (-2,073)
11,155 (-640)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
11,222 (+1,001)
16,237 (+1,780)
Producers - Long / Short
12,248 (-2,059)
7,699 (-760)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
1,487 (-13)
2,024 (+121)
Managed Money - Long / Short
8,730 (+598)
9,909 (+1,319)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,492 (+403)
6,328 (+461)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
202.000 +3.89%
on 05/08/23
212.200 -1.10%
on 04/28/23
-0.415 (-0.20%)
since 04/26/23
3-Month
196.650 +6.72%
on 03/24/23
212.775 -1.37%
on 04/21/23
+11.810 (+5.96%)
since 02/24/23
52-Week
178.300 +17.70%
on 06/01/22
212.775 -1.37%
on 04/21/23
+29.485 (+16.35%)
since 05/26/22

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Triple Digit Losses for Hog Futures

The Thursday hog trade finished with prices 20-30 cents off their lows on $1.32 to $1.52 losses. The National Average Base Hog price was $2.61 weaker to $51.71. The CME Lean Hog Index fell by 17 cents...

HEZ23 : 67.550s (unch)
HEJ24 : 74.625s (-1.74%)
KMZ23 : 81.400s (-0.97%)
Cattle Close Red on Thursday

After a back and forth session for Thursday, which had the Feb contract within a $2.82 range from -$1.15 to +$1.67. USDA had the Thursday cash market from $166-170, though action was light and the bulk...

LEZ23 : 162.350s (-0.67%)
LEG24 : 162.525s (-0.63%)
LEJ24 : 165.950s (-0.43%)
GFF24 : 210.275s (+0.06%)
GFH24 : 211.175s (-0.27%)
Mixed Cattle Market through Thursday Midday

Fat cattle are trading mixed but mostly red so far, with losses capped at 27 cents and gains of less than a nickel. Feeders are also mixed, but are mostly higher for Thursday. The cash market traded $171,...

LEZ23 : 162.350s (-0.67%)
LEG24 : 162.525s (-0.63%)
LEJ24 : 165.950s (-0.43%)
LEY00 : 170.620s (unch)
GFF24 : 210.275s (+0.06%)
GFH24 : 211.175s (-0.27%)
Red Hog Market Despite Solid Export Demand

Hogs are trading in the red through Thursday with losses of as much as 2.4% for the front months. The National Average Base Hog price was shown as a 97c decrease to $53.92 in the AM report. The CME Lean...

HEZ23 : 67.550s (unch)
HEG24 : 67.775s (-2.20%)
KMZ23 : 81.400s (-0.97%)
Cattle Volatility Reaches its Highest Level in Over 2-Years

Live cattle futures made new lows in yesterday’s trade which took uncertainty and volatility to its highest level in over two-years. Will seasonal tendencies be able to offer support to the market or...

Still Under Pressure – Some $5 Losses for Feeder Cattle

Live cattle fell sharply on Wednesday with losses of over 3% for Feb. The other front months were $3.10 to $4.82 in the red at the settle. The cash market traded $171, which was $3-$4 weaker than last...

LEZ23 : 162.350s (-0.67%)
LEG24 : 162.525s (-0.63%)
LEJ24 : 165.950s (-0.43%)
GFF24 : 210.275s (+0.06%)
GFH24 : 211.175s (-0.27%)
Weekly Pork Export Demand Due Soon

Lean hog futures ended the midweek trading session with losses of as much as 15c. The Dec contract finished 72c higher as the expiration nears and it converges with the Index. The National Average Base...

HEZ23 : 67.550s (unch)
HEJ24 : 74.625s (-1.74%)
KMZ23 : 81.400s (-0.97%)
Mixed Midweek for Hog Futures

Lean hog futures ended the midweek trading session with losses of as much as 15c. The Dec contract finished 72c higher as the expiration nears. The National Average Base Hog price was listed at $54.32...

HEZ23 : 67.550s (unch)
HEJ24 : 74.625s (-1.74%)
KMZ23 : 81.400s (-0.97%)
$5 Losses for Cattle Trade

Live cattle fell sharply on Wednesday with losses of over 3% for Feb. The other front months were $3.10 to $4.82 in the red at the settle. The cash market was shown at $171, which was $3-$4 weaker than...

LEZ23 : 162.350s (-0.67%)
LEG24 : 162.525s (-0.63%)
LEJ24 : 165.950s (-0.43%)
GFF24 : 210.275s (+0.06%)
GFH24 : 211.175s (-0.27%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Soybean and Cattle Markets Continue to be PUNISHED.

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 209.860
2nd Resistance Point 209.860
1st Resistance Point 209.860
Last Price 209.860s
1st Support Level 209.860
2nd Support Level 209.860
3rd Support Level 209.860

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52-Week High 212.775
Last Price 209.860s
Fibonacci 61.8% 199.606
Fibonacci 50% 195.538
Fibonacci 38.2% 191.469
52-Week Low 178.300

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