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Live Cattle Apr '25 (LEJ25)

215.750s -0.600 (-0.28%) 04/30/25 [CME]
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Overview for Wed, Apr 30th, 2025
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Day Low
215.750
Day High
217.675
Open 216.500
Previous Close 216.350 216.350
Volume 440 440
Open Interest 378 378
Stochastic %K 94.70% 94.70%
Weighted Alpha +18.48 +18.48
5-Day Change +3.050 (+1.43%) +3.050 (+1.43%)
52-Week Range 175.525 - 217.675 175.525 - 217.675
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Closes with Gains, as Cattle on Feed Shows Fewer Placements

Live cattle futures posted gains of with 67 cents to $1.00 to close out the day, as August was up $2.92 this week. Cash activity settled in at $230-231 in the South this week, with $240-242 in the North. The Friday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed $237.50 sales on 325 head out of KS, with $233 TX BidTheGridâ„¢ sales on 120 head. Feeder cattle futures closed the Friday session with contracts up $2.47 to $2.65, as August was $7.37 higher on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.65 to $328.83 on July 24.  

Cattle on Feed data showed June placements down 7.86% from last year at 1.411 million head and well below estimates. Marketings were 1.707 million head and 4.42% below June 2024. July 1 on feed was tallied at 11.195 million head, down 0.96% from a year ago. The bi-annual July Cattle Inventory report was released after a hiatus last year, with July 1 beef cow inventory down 1.2% from 2023 at 28.65 million head. Beef replaceme... 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
$3,025/2,750
First Notice Date
04/07/25
Expiration Date
04/30/25 (expired)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 22, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
114,349 (+76)
200,366 (+4,233)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
198,499 (+3,561)
89,641 (-852)
Producers - Long / Short
59,366 (+594)
192,223 (+4,644)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
53,350 (+782)
6,510 (+889)
Managed Money - Long / Short
158,959 (+1,203)
32,664 (+1,480)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
39,540 (+2,358)
56,977 (-2,332)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
197.750 +9.10%
on 04/09/25
Period Open: 208.825
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+6.925 (+3.32%)
since 03/28/25
3-Month
189.500 +13.85%
on 03/04/25
Period Open: 201.500
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+14.250 (+7.07%)
since 01/30/25
52-Week
175.525 +22.92%
on 08/21/24
Period Open: 188.050
217.675 -0.88%
on 04/30/25
+27.700 (+14.73%)
since 04/30/24

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Cattle Closes with Gains, as Cattle on Feed Shows Fewer Placements

Live cattle futures posted gains of with 67 cents to $1.00 to close out the day, as August was up $2.92 this week. Cash activity settled in at $230-231 in the South this week, with $240-242 in the North....

LEZ25 : 223.475s (+0.37%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
GFQ25 : 331.375s (+0.75%)
GFV25 : 331.000s (+0.81%)
Hogs Close the Week with Mixed Action

Lean hog futures closed Friday mixed, with nearby August up 50 cents and other contracts 50 to 67 cents lower. August was up $2.22 this week. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of...

HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
HEQ25 : 108.700s (+0.46%)
HEZ25 : 82.250s (-0.81%)
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Shootin' the Bull about competition

In my opinion, the competition heated up considerably this week with both cash and most futures in feeder cattle making new historical highs.  The competition is believed what could be the most interesting...

Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2025-07-25

YKU25 : 14,435s (+0.63%)
HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
OJU25 : 322.35s (-4.90%)
BDQ25 : 258.2000s (+1.25%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2025-07-25

GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
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Current Trades We Are Following

Hog Bulls Backing Off at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with 57 to 85 cents lower at midday, with August holding higher, up a tick. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $109.26 in the Friday AM report, down...

HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
HEQ25 : 108.700s (+0.46%)
HEZ25 : 82.250s (-0.81%)
Cattle Trading Higher Ahead of USDA Reports

Live cattle futures are trading with 60 cents to $1.05 gains a midday. Cash activity has seen light $230-231 in the South. Other bids are $230 in the South and $235-238 in the North. The Friday morning...

LEZ25 : 223.475s (+0.37%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
GFQ25 : 331.375s (+0.75%)
GFV25 : 331.000s (+0.81%)
Grain Market Update: Where are Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Prices Headed?

Darin Newsom of Barchart discusses current grain market weakness due to strong yields and limited fund interest, while highlighting a concerning divergence in the cattle market that could lead to a "volatile...

ZSQ25 : 998-6s (-0.55%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
ZWU25 : 538-2s (-0.60%)
ZCU25 : 399-4s (-0.56%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures were 20 to 35 cents higher on Thursday, with August down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $113.61 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.36 from the previous...

HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
HEQ25 : 108.700s (+0.46%)
HEZ25 : 82.250s (-0.81%)
Cattle Fall Back as Traders Square Up Ahead of USDA Reports on Friday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.22 to $1.35 at the close. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week, with some light $230-231 in the South. Other bids are $230 in the South and $235...

LEZ25 : 223.475s (+0.37%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
GFQ25 : 331.375s (+0.75%)
GFV25 : 331.000s (+0.81%)
Opportunity Within The Trading Ranges

Corn futures have nestled into a bit of a trading range as of late, which may present shorter term traders with opportunities while longer term traders wait for clarity.

Shootin' the Bull about $8.00 & $9.00 corn

It was brought up in conversation again of today's cattle market being similar to corn at $8.00, with some saying closer to $9.00.  I think this is a lot more significant than most think due to corn not...

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grains sit and wait for Trade Deal News - The Cattle Markets slide a little lower before the Cattle on Feed Report Tomorrow.

Livestock Slaughter

Livestock Slaughter - 2025-07-24

YKU25 : 14,435s (+0.63%)
HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
Cattle Falling on Thursday as Traders Square Up Ahead of USDA Reports on Friday

Live cattle futures are slipping lower on Thursday, with losses of a dollar at midday. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week, with some light $230 in the South. Other bids are $230 in...

LEZ25 : 223.475s (+0.37%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
GFQ25 : 331.375s (+0.75%)
GFV25 : 331.000s (+0.81%)
Hogs Back to Higher Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures are up 12 to 67 cents so far on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $113.81 on Thursday morning, down 96 cents from the previous report. The CME Lean Hog...

HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
HEQ25 : 108.700s (+0.46%)
HEZ25 : 82.250s (-0.81%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Hitting Contract Highs, Beef Still Leaking Lower

Live cattle futures were busy rallying to new highs, with contracts up $2.05 to $2.37 at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 2,945 contracts. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this...

LEZ25 : 223.475s (+0.37%)
LEV25 : 223.150s (+0.45%)
LEQ25 : 226.475s (+0.30%)
GFU25 : 332.200s (+0.77%)
GFQ25 : 331.375s (+0.75%)
GFV25 : 331.000s (+0.81%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts 40 to 72 cents higher in the nearbys and December down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $114.97 on...

HEV25 : 90.600s (-0.55%)
HEQ25 : 108.700s (+0.46%)
HEZ25 : 82.250s (-0.81%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 218.958
2nd Resistance Point 218.317
1st Resistance Point 217.033
Last Price 215.750s
1st Support Level 215.108
2nd Support Level 214.467
3rd Support Level 213.183

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52-Week High 217.675
Last Price 215.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 201.574
Fibonacci 50% 196.600
Fibonacci 38.2% 191.626
52-Week Low 175.525

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