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Live Cattle Pit Apr '23 (LCJ23)

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Live Cattle (Pit) Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183 in KS, even to $1 above a week ago. Northern trade was reported at $184-185, $1-2 Higher on the week. Feeders posted positive trade action, up $1.65 to $2.25 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle index was back up $2.51 on April 24 to $245.15. 

Export Sales data released Thursday morning showed 15,210 MT of beef sold for 2024 delivery in the week ending April 18. Actual shipments were 13,817 MT, a 3-week low.

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Thursday afternoon report. Choice boxes were $1.18 higher to $296.92, with Select down 76 cents at $289.66. That took the Chc/Sel spread back up to $7.26. USDA estimated cattle slaughter at 125,000 head for Thursday, taking this week’s total to 488,000 head. That was up 1,000 head from the previous week and 10,7... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle [Pit]
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:02p.m. CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Expiration Date
04/28/23 (expired)

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Live Cattle Pit Apr '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Pit Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
165.825 +5.64%
on 03/29/23
176.475 -0.74%
on 04/18/23
+10.225 (+6.20%)
since 03/28/23
3-Month
161.550 +8.43%
on 03/15/23
176.475 -0.74%
on 04/18/23
+14.350 (+8.92%)
since 01/27/23
52-Week
151.250 +15.82%
on 05/31/22
176.475 -0.74%
on 04/18/23
+19.425 (+12.47%)
since 04/28/22

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Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183...

LEJ24 : 184.125s (+0.10%)
LEM24 : 177.475 (-0.18%)
LEQ24 : 175.975 (-0.04%)
GFK24 : 247.125 (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.100 (+0.31%)
GFU24 : 260.200 (+0.30%)
Hogs Ready to Close Out the Week

Lean hogs fell $1.17 to $2.45 in the front months on Thursday, with the other contracts down 80 to 97 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.78 on Thursday afternoon, at...

HEK24 : 94.575 (-0.73%)
HEM24 : 103.900 (-1.05%)
HEN24 : 106.700 (-1.02%)
Hogs Pull Back on Thursday with Negotiated Weakness

Lean hogs fell $1.17 to $2.45 in the front months on Thursday, with the other contracts down 80 to 97 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.78 on Thursday afternoon, at...

HEK24 : 94.575 (-0.73%)
HEM24 : 103.900 (-1.05%)
HEN24 : 106.700 (-1.02%)
Cattle Bounce Back from Wednesday’s Overreaction

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183...

LEJ24 : 184.125s (+0.10%)
LEM24 : 177.475 (-0.18%)
LEQ24 : 175.975 (-0.04%)
GFK24 : 247.125 (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.100 (+0.31%)
GFU24 : 260.200 (+0.30%)
Livestock Slaughter

Livestock Slaughter - 2024-04-25

FCK24 : 252.625s (-0.45%)
GFQ24 : 259.100 (+0.31%)
LCM24 : 181.600s (-0.71%)
LEM24 : 177.475 (-0.18%)
LHM24 : 101.675s (+1.98%)
HEM24 : 103.900 (-1.05%)
YKU24 : 17,635s (-0.98%)
Cattle Recovering From Wednesday’s Overreaction

Live cattle are up 80 cents to $1.12 so far at midday. A few cash sales have been reported in the South at $182 in TX and $182-183 in KS, even to $1 above a week ago. Northern trade has been unestablished,...

LEJ24 : 184.125s (+0.10%)
LEM24 : 177.475 (-0.18%)
LEQ24 : 175.975 (-0.04%)
GFK24 : 247.125 (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.100 (+0.31%)
GFU24 : 260.200 (+0.30%)
Hogs Retreat Lower on Thursday

Lean hogs are down anywhere from 42 cents in the back months to $2.47 in the nearbys on Thursday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.45 on Thursday morning, at $88.58. The...

HEK24 : 94.575 (-0.73%)
HEM24 : 103.900 (-1.05%)
HEN24 : 106.700 (-1.02%)
USDA Shows Slight Build to Pork Stocks

Lean hogs closed the midweek session with contracts a dime to $1.22 lower, as August was the lone exception, up a nickel. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down 36 cents on Wednesday...

HEK24 : 94.575 (-0.73%)
HEM24 : 103.900 (-1.05%)
HEN24 : 106.700 (-1.02%)
Cattle Look to Thursday Trade Following Midweek Drop on H5N1 Virus News

Live cattle ended the day with weakness, as contracts were down $1.20 to $2.12 on Wednesday. Yesterday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange auction saw no sales on the 894 head listed, with bids of $181 and...

LEJ24 : 184.125s (+0.10%)
LEM24 : 177.475 (-0.18%)
LEQ24 : 175.975 (-0.04%)
GFK24 : 247.125 (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.100 (+0.31%)
GFU24 : 260.200 (+0.30%)
Will Wheat, Soybean, and Corn Prices Continue to Rally? Or is This Just Short Covering?

I discussed the recent action in the wheat, soybean, and corn markets on AgWeb's Market's Now with Michelle Rook today. We also talked about the cattle markets and gold.

ZWK24 : 604-2 (+0.33%)
ZSK24 : 1158-0 (-0.41%)
ZCK24 : 441-0 (unch)
LEJ24 : 184.125s (+0.10%)
GCM24 : 2,353.3 (+0.46%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 175.175
2nd Resistance Point 175.175
1st Resistance Point 175.175
Last Price 175.175s
1st Support Level 175.175
2nd Support Level 175.175
3rd Support Level 175.175

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52-Week High 176.475
Last Price 175.175s
Fibonacci 61.8% 166.839
Fibonacci 50% 163.863
Fibonacci 38.2% 160.886
52-Week Low 151.250

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