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Feeder Cattle Aug '22 (GFQ22)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales or bids on the 974 head offered. Feeder cattle futures were back up $3.67 to $4.85 to close out Thursday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 27 cents to $369.42 on January 13.  

Export Sales data showed beef bookings at 11,192 MT in the week of 1/8. South Korea was the largest buyer of 3,800 MT, with 2,000 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were tallied at 11,657 MT for that week. Japan led the way in destinations with 3,400 MT, with 3,100 MT to South Korea.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $1.06. Choice boxes were up $2.24 to $360.77, while Select was $2.06 higher at $359.71. Thursday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 117,000 head, t... 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
08/25/22
Expiration Date
08/26/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 6, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,585 (-165)
16,784 (+1,381)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,264 (+1,569)
23,920 (+48)
Producers - Long / Short
7,473 (-32)
14,145 (+935)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,268 (-599)
795 (-20)
Managed Money - Long / Short
25,200 (+1,189)
7,809 (-373)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
7,064 (+380)
16,111 (+421)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
175.750 +3.70%
on 07/29/22
183.725 -0.80%
on 08/17/22
+4.825 (+2.72%)
since 07/26/22
3-Month
164.750 +10.62%
on 05/31/22
183.725 -0.80%
on 08/17/22
+15.575 (+9.34%)
since 05/26/22
52-Week
162.800 +11.95%
on 05/23/22
187.100 -2.59%
on 02/16/22
+11.400 (+6.67%)
since 08/26/21

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Cattle Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
Hogs Rally Pushes to Thursday’s Close

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Thursday, with contracts $1.90 to $2.30 higher at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to light volume. The CME...

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
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Cattle Taking Back Wednesday Losses on Thursday

Live cattle futures are posing 7 cent to $1.35 gains. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
Hogs Rally Extending to Thursday

Lean hog futures are rallying another $1.60 to $2.05. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 11 cents on Jan 13 at $80.39....

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
Cattle Look to Thursday following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures slipped back on Wednesday with contracts down $1 to $2.10 as the session closed. Open interest was up 2,246 contracts on Wednesday Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week,...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
Hogs See New Buying on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. New buying was noted, with open interest rising 9,542 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
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Hogs Rally into Wednesday’s Close

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $80.29 on Wednesday afternoon, up $10.29 from the day prior....

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 182.250
2nd Resistance Point 182.250
1st Resistance Point 182.250
Last Price 182.250s
1st Support Level 182.250
2nd Support Level 182.250
3rd Support Level 182.250

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52-Week High 187.100
Last Price 182.250s
Fibonacci 61.8% 177.817
Fibonacci 50% 174.950
Fibonacci 38.2% 172.083
52-Week Low 162.800

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