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Feeder Cattle Aug '24 (GFQ24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down $3 to 4 cents at midday, with Feb steady. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few bids picked up at $243-244 in the North, and $245 in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered and bids at $244-245.50. Feeder cattle futures are falling $5.25 to $6.10 so far on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 62 cents to $374.79 on February 24.

Beef export sales data showed 12,902 MT sold in the week ending on 2/19. That was a 6-week low. Shipments were 13,306 MT, which was slightly below the week prior. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Thursday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $8.13. Choice boxes were down 24 cents to $378.99, while Select was $3.79 higher to $370.86. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 110,000 head, taking the weekly total to 327,000 head. That is 12,000 head above last week but 13,... 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
08/29/24
Expiration Date
08/30/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,649 (+674)
18,258 (+785)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,433 (+1,306)
22,585 (+339)
Producers - Long / Short
7,793 (+496)
15,495 (+512)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,932 (-60)
839 (+35)
Managed Money - Long / Short
26,317 (+777)
7,561 (-20)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,116 (+529)
15,024 (+359)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
237.075 +2.48%
on 08/20/24
257.750 -5.74%
on 07/31/24
-14.025 (-5.46%)
since 07/30/24
3-Month
237.075 +2.48%
on 08/20/24
263.900 -7.94%
on 07/03/24
-16.125 (-6.22%)
since 05/30/24

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Hogs Slipping on Thursday

Lean Hog Futures are slipping back 2 to 35 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.97 on Thursday morning, down 88 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 36...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Cattle Falling on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down $3 to 4 cents at midday, with Feb steady. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few bids picked up at $243-244 in the North, and $245 in the South. The Wednesday...

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Cattle Pop Higher on Wednesday as Traders Look to Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 1,746 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week....

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Hogs Look to Thursday After Gains This Week

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. Net new buying interest was noted, as OI rose 3,285 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Hogs Continue to Push Back Higher on Wednesday

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 18 cents higher...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Shootin' the Bull about what is bullish

The feeder cattle market is bullish because there are more producers bidding higher to attract inventory to their production facility.

Hogs Extending Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing slightly higher trade on Wednesday’s midday, up 10 to 37 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.85 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 242.950
2nd Resistance Point 242.950
1st Resistance Point 242.950
Last Price 242.950s
1st Support Level 242.950
2nd Support Level 242.950
3rd Support Level 242.950

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52-Week High 282.925
Fibonacci 61.8% 262.517
Fibonacci 50% 256.212
Fibonacci 38.2% 249.908
Last Price 242.950s
52-Week Low 229.500

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