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Live Cattle Feb '23 (LEG23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extend Losses to Tuesday, as Early Cash Business Falls

Live cattle futures were down 72 cents to $2.65 lower across most contracts on Tuesday.  Cash trade picked up a few sales at $218 on Tuesday, down $7-8 from last week, with a few dressed sales of $345 in the north. Feeder cattle futures were down $4.70 to $5.65 across most contrats, with nearby August up 15 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $3.01 on August 24 to $335.46. Monday’s weekly OKC feeder cattle auction had 3,324 head sold, with sales on feeders down $4-10 on steers, with some down $15 and $2-8 lower on heifers. Imports from Mexico resumed on Monday via the Douglas, AZ port. On Monday, USDA announce they will open a second port crossing in 30 days.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 21% gd/ex, down 2 with the week prior. The Brugler500 index fell 4 points to 252.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel narrowing to $19.55. Choice boxes were up $2.84 at $388.53, with Select $3.96 hi... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
02/06/23
Expiration Date
02/28/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 18, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,878 (+1,716)
137,280 (-3,043)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
94,064 (-535)
54,480 (+3,893)
Producers - Long / Short
37,239 (+1,001)
131,901 (-2,867)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,783 (+715)
4,523 (-176)
Managed Money - Long / Short
81,870 (-596)
18,903 (+2,386)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,194 (+61)
35,577 (+1,507)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
157.050 +6.65%
on 01/30/23
167.500 unch
on 02/28/23
+10.775 (+6.88%)
since 01/27/23
3-Month
152.750 +9.66%
on 12/07/22
167.500 unch
on 02/28/23
+12.825 (+8.29%)
since 11/28/22
52-Week
147.225 +13.77%
on 05/31/22
167.500 unch
on 02/28/23
+16.925 (+11.24%)
since 02/28/22

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Cattle Extend Losses to Tuesday, as Early Cash Business Falls

Live cattle futures were down 72 cents to $2.65 lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade picked up a few sales at $218 on Tuesday, down $7-8 from last week, with a few dressed sales of $345...

LEZ26 : 212.125s (unch)
LEV26 : 210.950s (unch)
LEQ26 : 218.100s (unch)
GFU26 : 319.275s (unch)
GFQ26 : 333.725s (unch)
GFV26 : 313.325s (unch)
Hogs Posting Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts falling 42 cents to $1.25. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.02 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.62 from the day prior. The CME...

HEZ26 : 70.350s (unch)
HEV26 : 80.450s (unch)
HEG27 : 73.175s (unch)
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As the pork market nears the end of the 2026 peak grilling season, prices have declined seasonally as the August contract rolled to October. The forward curve highlights seasonality in the lean hog futures...

HEV26 : 80.450s (unch)
HEQ26 : 95.400s (-0.08%)
Hogs Posting Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures down 30 to 80 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.61 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 40 cents on August 21 at $92.86. USDA...

HEZ26 : 70.350s (unch)
HEV26 : 80.450s (unch)
HEG27 : 73.175s (unch)
Cattle Falling on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.50 to $2.57 losses so far. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, with a few dressed sales of $345 in the north. Feeder cattle futures are falling $4.40 to $4.70 at midday,...

LEZ26 : 212.125s (unch)
LEV26 : 210.950s (unch)
LEQ26 : 218.100s (unch)
GFU26 : 319.275s (unch)
GFQ26 : 333.725s (unch)
GFV26 : 313.325s (unch)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Border Opens

Live cattle futures saw weakness across the board on Monday, down $1.87 to $4.32 at the close. Open interest was up 1,226 contracts on Monday, mainly in the deferreds, as October dropped 1,449 contracts....

LEZ26 : 212.125s (unch)
LEV26 : 210.950s (unch)
LEQ26 : 218.100s (unch)
GFU26 : 319.275s (unch)
GFQ26 : 333.725s (unch)
GFV26 : 313.325s (unch)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker at the Monday close, with contracts steady to 37 cents lower, as October was up 25 cents. Open interest was up 3,075 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEZ26 : 70.350s (unch)
HEV26 : 80.450s (unch)
HEG27 : 73.175s (unch)
Hogs Close Monday Mostly on the Lower Side

Lean hog futures were weaker at the Monday close, with contracts steady to 37 cents lower, as October was up 25 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.40 on Monday afternoon, down...

HEZ26 : 70.350s (unch)
HEV26 : 80.450s (unch)
HEG27 : 73.175s (unch)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 171.067
2nd Resistance Point 169.283
1st Resistance Point 168.392
Last Price 167.500s
1st Support Level 165.717
2nd Support Level 163.933
3rd Support Level 163.042

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52-Week High 167.500
Last Price 167.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 159.755
Fibonacci 50% 157.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 154.970
52-Week Low 147.225

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