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Feeder Cattle Jan '25 (GFF25)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures posted gains of 40 to 90 cents on Monday, with front month April up $1.825. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10 from the previous week. Feeder cattle futures were mixed, with nearbys down 27 to 87 cents and other contracts up 32 cents to $1.17.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $3.04 to $364.55 on April 3. 

The JBS strike in Greeley, Colorado is expected to conclude on Monday, with workers coming back on Tuesday as negotiations are still ongoing.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at an inverted 33 cents. Choice boxes were up 26 cents to $388.04, while Select was $2.18 higher at $388.37. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday at 101,000 head. That was up 8,000 head from last week but 4,531 head below the same week last yea... 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
01/30/25
Expiration Date
01/31/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Jan '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,284 (-1,224)
16,767 (-212)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
31,692 (+3,042)
20,747 (+576)
Producers - Long / Short
7,002 (-508)
14,001 (-241)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,461 (-597)
945 (+148)
Managed Money - Long / Short
27,486 (+2,739)
6,639 (+1,454)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
4,206 (+303)
14,108 (-878)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
263.000 +7.10%
on 01/02/25
282.250 -0.20%
on 01/28/25
+18.655 (+7.09%)
since 12/31/24
3-Month
239.500 +17.61%
on 11/01/24
282.250 -0.20%
on 01/28/25
+40.355 (+16.72%)
since 10/31/24
52-Week
222.800 +26.43%
on 09/09/24
282.250 -0.20%
on 01/28/25
+13.580 (+5.07%)
since 01/30/24

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GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
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Hogs Look to Come Out of the Long Weekend

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HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Cattle Look to New Week After Gaining Cash Strength

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LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 281.680
2nd Resistance Point 281.680
1st Resistance Point 281.680
Last Price 281.680s
1st Support Level 281.680
2nd Support Level 281.680
3rd Support Level 281.680

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52-Week High 282.250
Last Price 281.680s
Fibonacci 61.8% 259.540
Fibonacci 50% 252.525
Fibonacci 38.2% 245.510
52-Week Low 222.800

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