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Live Cattle Feb '24 (LEG24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Face Strength on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 57 cents to 37 cents higher across most contracts. There were no deliveries for August live cattle futures on Tuesday and the oldest long dated April 30. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, though USDA did pick up a few $235 in the North. Feeder cattle futures saw contracts close with 67 cent to $1.15 gains, as August was down 57 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.76 on August 10 to $354.22.  Monday’s OKC feeder cattle auction showed 2,632 head sold, with feeder steers steady to $5 higher and heifers steady.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 25% gd/ex, steady with the week prior. The Brugler500 index was unchanged at 259.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday afternoon report. Choice boxes were down 11 cents at $371.31 with Select down $1.04 to $349.80. The Chc/Sel spread widened to $21.51. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was estim... 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
02/05/24
Expiration Date
02/29/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,888 (+641)
148,627 (-1,009)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
97,639 (-1,167)
54,051 (-432)
Producers - Long / Short
42,526 (+1,065)
139,435 (-1,011)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,414 (-208)
7,244 (+218)
Managed Money - Long / Short
83,238 (-1,669)
18,272 (+390)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,401 (+502)
35,779 (-822)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
177.000 +3.95%
on 01/30/24
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+6.625 (+3.74%)
since 01/29/24
3-Month
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+10.525 (+6.07%)
since 11/29/23
52-Week
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
196.600 -6.41%
on 09/19/23
+13.400 (+7.85%)
since 02/28/23

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Cattle Face Strength on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 57 cents to 37 cents higher across most contracts. There were no deliveries for August live cattle futures on Tuesday and the oldest long...

LEZ26 : 225.700s (unch)
LEV26 : 226.325s (unch)
LEQ26 : 232.750s (unch)
GFU26 : 345.250s (unch)
GFQ26 : 350.175s (unch)
GFV26 : 336.700s (unch)
Hogs Fall on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 35 cents to $1.20 across most contracts, with August up 17 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.32 on Tuesday afternoon, down 36 cents from the...

HEV26 : 83.325s (unch)
HEQ26 : 95.875s (unch)
HEZ26 : 74.125s (unch)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grains Break Before the WASDE Report Tomorrow - Cattle Markets Look Tired as They Settled Well Below the Highs of the Day.

Cattle Holding on the Higher Side on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts down a dime to 50 cents higher at midday. There were no deliveries issued on first notice day for August live cattle futures. Cash trade was quiet on Monday,...

LEZ26 : 225.700s (unch)
LEV26 : 226.325s (unch)
LEQ26 : 232.750s (unch)
GFU26 : 345.250s (unch)
GFQ26 : 350.175s (unch)
GFV26 : 336.700s (unch)
Hogs Falling Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with contracts falling a tick to $1.05 so far on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.96 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 21 cents...

HEV26 : 83.325s (unch)
HEQ26 : 95.875s (unch)
HEZ26 : 74.125s (unch)
Hog Traders Look to Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted strength on Monday, with contracts 20 cents to $1.55 higher. Open interest was down 1,540 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.68 on Monday afternoon,...

HEV26 : 83.325s (unch)
HEQ26 : 95.875s (unch)
HEZ26 : 74.125s (unch)
Cattle Look to Tuesday after Monday Gains

Live cattle futures were higher on Monday, with contracts up 82 cents to $1.80 across most months. There were no deliveries issued on first notice day for August live cattle futures. Cash trade picked...

LEZ26 : 225.700s (unch)
LEV26 : 226.325s (unch)
LEQ26 : 232.750s (unch)
GFU26 : 345.250s (unch)
GFQ26 : 350.175s (unch)
GFV26 : 336.700s (unch)
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Cattle See Mixed Monday Trade, as Live Cattle Strengthen

Live cattle futures were higher on Monday, with contracts up 82 cents to $1.80 across most months. There were no deliveries issued on first notice day for August live cattle futures. Cash trade picked...

LEZ26 : 225.700s (unch)
LEV26 : 226.325s (unch)
LEQ26 : 232.750s (unch)
GFU26 : 345.250s (unch)
GFQ26 : 350.175s (unch)
GFV26 : 336.700s (unch)
Hogs Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures posted strength on Monday, with contracts 20 cents to $1.55 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.68 on Monday afternoon, down 99 cents from the day prior. The CME...

HEV26 : 83.325s (unch)
HEQ26 : 95.875s (unch)
HEZ26 : 74.125s (unch)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 187.967
2nd Resistance Point 186.383
1st Resistance Point 185.192
Last Price 184.000s
1st Support Level 182.417
2nd Support Level 180.833
3rd Support Level 179.642

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52-Week High 196.600
Last Price 184.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.536
Fibonacci 50% 179.500
Fibonacci 38.2% 175.464
52-Week Low 162.400

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