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Feeder Cattle Apr '25 (GFJ25)

293.350s +3.400 (+1.17%) 04/17/25 [CME]
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Overview for Thu, Apr 17th, 2025
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Day Low
293.150
Day High
293.750
Open 293.150
Previous Close 289.950 289.950
Volume 1,359 1,359
Open Interest 3,704 3,704
Stochastic %K 96.55% 96.55%
Weighted Alpha +19.14 +19.14
5-Day Change +10.575 (+3.74%) +10.575 (+3.74%)
52-Week Range 225.500 - 293.750 225.500 - 293.750
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally as Cash Strength Continues

Live cattle futures were up another $3.37 to $4.50, as cash strength continues. Cash trade saw action increase to $230 sales in the South. North action has been quiet, with a few whispers of $240. Feeder cattle futures were rallying on Thursday, with contracts up $4.80 to $5.27. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.35 on June 4 with an average price of $304.86. 

Export Sales data showed beef export business at just 8,978 MT during the week that ended on May 29, which was a 5-week low. South Korea was the buyer of 4,500 MT, with 2,800 MT sold to Japan. Actual shipments were tallied at 10,940 MT the lowest total for the calendar year. Japan was the top destination of 3,300 MT, with 2,900 MT headed to South Korea.

Monthly Census data converted to a carcass weight basis showed 237.2 million lbs of beef shipped in April, which would be a 5-year low and down 7.3% from March.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed again in the Thursday PM report, widening... 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
04/17/25
Expiration Date
04/17/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 27, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
9,836 (-265)
18,213 (-500)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
40,604 (-2,440)
19,358 (-1,384)
Producers - Long / Short
6,087 (+261)
14,602 (-218)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
2,492 (-415)
2,354 (-171)
Managed Money - Long / Short
37,376 (-1,454)
5,237 (-793)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,228 (-986)
14,121 (-591)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
273.100 +7.41%
on 04/07/25
Period Open: 284.200
293.750 -0.14%
on 04/17/25
+9.150 (+3.22%)
since 03/17/25
3-Month
262.900 +11.58%
on 02/11/25
Period Open: 268.125
293.750 -0.14%
on 04/17/25
+25.225 (+9.41%)
since 01/17/25

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Cattle Rally as Cash Strength Continues

Live cattle futures were up another $3.37 to $4.50, as cash strength continues. Cash trade saw action increase to $230 sales in the South. North action has been quiet, with a few whispers of $240. Feeder...

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GFQ25 : 309.150s (+1.74%)
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Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with mixed action, as contracts were down 22 to 45 cents, with exception to June, up 87 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $101.85 on Thursday...

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Shootin' the Bull

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Hogs Trading Mixed on Thursday

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HEN25 : 104.800s (-0.21%)
HEM25 : 100.850s (+0.88%)
HEQ25 : 107.050s (-0.42%)
Cattle Rallying with Cash Strength

Live cattle futures are up another $3.02 to $4.30 at midday, as cash strength continues. Cash trade saw some $224-225 sales on Wednesday in the South, with bids coming in at $228 in the South and $235...

LEV25 : 213.975s (+1.60%)
LEQ25 : 216.825s (+2.11%)
LEM25 : 222.900s (+2.06%)
GFU25 : 308.300s (+1.70%)
GFQ25 : 309.150s (+1.74%)
GFV25 : 306.075s (+1.59%)
Hogs Look to Thursday with Stronger Cash Movement

Lean hog futures closed with strength across most contracts on Wednesday, with 45 cent to $1.05 gains. June was an exception, down a quarter. Preliminary open interest was up 6,370 contracts on Wednesday....

HEN25 : 104.800s (-0.21%)
HEM25 : 100.850s (+0.88%)
HEQ25 : 107.050s (-0.42%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Thursday, Following Wednesday Rally

Live cattle futures closed in on all-time highs on Wednesday, falling a few cents short, as contracts were up $2.40 to $2.75. Preliminary open interest continues to close, up 2,813 contracts on Wednesday....

LEV25 : 213.975s (+1.60%)
LEQ25 : 216.825s (+2.11%)
LEM25 : 222.900s (+2.06%)
GFU25 : 308.300s (+1.70%)
GFQ25 : 309.150s (+1.74%)
GFV25 : 306.075s (+1.59%)
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July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.15 (-0.89%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -5.60 (-1.186%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Cocoa Futures Climb on Short Covering as the Dollar Weakens

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +173 (+1.77%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed up +73 (+1.13%). Cocoa prices rose on Wednesday as dollar weakness prompted some short covering...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +5.30 (+1.55%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) closed up +37 (+0.83%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled higher as a rally in the Brazilian real...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Falling Weaker at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 75 to 107 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil prices are down 70 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index back down $0.489 to $98.670. ...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Robust Global Production and Abundant Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.83%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -5.00 (-1.06%). Sugar prices today are moving lower but remain above Tuesday's significant...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +134 (+1.37%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is up +50 (+0.77%). Cocoa prices today are moving higher as dollar weakness has sparked some short covering in...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Rebound on Brazilian Real Strength

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) today is up +5.50 (+1.61%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) is up +74 (+1.67%). Coffee prices are climbing today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has sparked...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Weakness Pushes to Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is trading with 40 to 52 point losses early on Wednesday. Futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points....

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points. Crude oil prices are up another 85 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Strength in Crude Oil Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.02 (+0.12%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +2.80 (+0.59%). Sugar prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and posted...

CLN25 : 63.19 (-0.28%)
SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Sugar Prices Fall as Global Production and Supplies Increase

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.15 (-0.89%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -5.60 (-1.186%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Cocoa Futures Climb on Short Covering as the Dollar Weakens

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +173 (+1.77%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed up +73 (+1.13%). Cocoa prices rose on Wednesday as dollar weakness prompted some short covering...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +5.30 (+1.55%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) closed up +37 (+0.83%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled higher as a rally in the Brazilian real...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Falling Weaker at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 75 to 107 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil prices are down 70 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index back down $0.489 to $98.670. ...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Robust Global Production and Abundant Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.83%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -5.00 (-1.06%). Sugar prices today are moving lower but remain above Tuesday's significant...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +134 (+1.37%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is up +50 (+0.77%). Cocoa prices today are moving higher as dollar weakness has sparked some short covering in...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Rebound on Brazilian Real Strength

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) today is up +5.50 (+1.61%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) is up +74 (+1.67%). Coffee prices are climbing today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has sparked...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Weakness Pushes to Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is trading with 40 to 52 point losses early on Wednesday. Futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points....

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points. Crude oil prices are up another 85 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Strength in Crude Oil Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.02 (+0.12%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +2.80 (+0.59%). Sugar prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and posted...

CLN25 : 63.19 (-0.28%)
SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Sugar Prices Fall as Global Production and Supplies Increase

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.15 (-0.89%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -5.60 (-1.186%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Cocoa Futures Climb on Short Covering as the Dollar Weakens

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +173 (+1.77%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) closed up +73 (+1.13%). Cocoa prices rose on Wednesday as dollar weakness prompted some short covering...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) Wednesday closed up +5.30 (+1.55%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) closed up +37 (+0.83%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled higher as a rally in the Brazilian real...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Falling Weaker at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 75 to 107 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil prices are down 70 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index back down $0.489 to $98.670. ...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Robust Global Production and Abundant Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) today is down -0.14 (-0.83%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -5.00 (-1.06%). Sugar prices today are moving lower but remain above Tuesday's significant...

SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)
Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN25 ) today is up +134 (+1.37%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN25 ) is up +50 (+0.77%). Cocoa prices today are moving higher as dollar weakness has sparked some short covering in...

CCN25 : 10,076s (+1.29%)
CAU25 : 6,431s (-0.06%)
Coffee Prices Rebound on Brazilian Real Strength

July arabica coffee (KCN25 ) today is up +5.50 (+1.61%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN25 ) is up +74 (+1.67%). Coffee prices are climbing today as a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has sparked...

^USDBRL : 5.58490 (-0.06%)
RMU25 : 4,445s (+2.30%)
KCN25 : 359.75s (+3.93%)
Cotton Weakness Pushes to Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is trading with 40 to 52 point losses early on Wednesday. Futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points....

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed mixed action on Tuesday, as most contracts were down 8 to 16 points, and thinly traded October up 2 points. Crude oil prices are up another 85 cents/barrel, with the US dollar index...

CTV25 : 67.28s (-0.19%)
CTN25 : 65.36s (+0.57%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Strength in Crude Oil Sparks Short Covering in Sugar Futures

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.02 (+0.12%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +2.80 (+0.59%). Sugar prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and posted...

CLN25 : 63.19 (-0.28%)
SBN25 : 16.57s (-1.07%)
SWQ25 : 463.30s (-1.03%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 294.283
2nd Resistance Point 294.017
1st Resistance Point 293.683
Last Price 293.350s
1st Support Level 293.083
2nd Support Level 292.817
3rd Support Level 292.483

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52-Week High 293.750
Last Price 293.350s
Fibonacci 61.8% 267.678
Fibonacci 50% 259.625
Fibonacci 38.2% 251.571
52-Week Low 225.500

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