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Live Cattle Aug '20 (LEQ20)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed just 1 lot sold at $360.50 dressed, with bids of $230-232 live. Feeder cattle futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down $2.50 to $3.55. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $0.78 to $363.15 on January 6. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $5.00. Choice boxes were up $3.03 to $3524.28, while Select was $1.80 lower at $349.28. Tuesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 115,000 head, with the week to date total at 348,000 head. That was a 13,000 head increase from last week but 9,543 head below last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $234.525, down $2.100,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $235.175, down $2.200... 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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
08/10/20
Expiration Date
08/31/20 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 30, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
109,041 (-405)
174,654 (-448)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
140,494 (+445)
62,307 (+1,052)
Producers - Long / Short
44,514 (+142)
166,434 (-342)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,284 (-472)
5,977 (-31)
Managed Money - Long / Short
112,917 (-108)
20,703 (+992)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
27,577 (+553)
41,604 (+60)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
101.775 +2.68%
on 08/05/20
108.225 -3.44%
on 08/17/20
+1.675 (+1.63%)
since 07/31/20
3-Month
93.575 +11.68%
on 06/15/20
108.225 -3.44%
on 08/17/20
+4.900 (+4.92%)
since 05/29/20
52-Week
80.500 +29.81%
on 04/06/20
117.550 -11.10%
on 01/15/20
+1.025 (+0.99%)
since 08/29/19

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Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses of $2 to $2.20 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 230.025s (-0.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.175s (-0.93%)
LEG26 : 234.525s (-0.89%)
GFH26 : 355.500s (-0.98%)
GFF26 : 359.600s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 354.675s (-0.96%)
Hogs Close with Weakness on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted Wednesday losses of 87 cents to $1.30. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.61 on Wednesday afternoon, down $3.75 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEJ26 : 90.275s (-1.42%)
HEG26 : 84.800s (-1.02%)
HEK26 : 94.600s (-1.07%)
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ZWH26 : 518-2 (+0.05%)
ZSH26 : 1062-6 (-0.40%)
LEG26 : 234.525s (-0.89%)
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Hogs Slipping Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are down 70 cents to $1.30 so far on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 8 cents...

HEJ26 : 90.275s (-1.42%)
HEG26 : 84.800s (-1.02%)
HEK26 : 94.600s (-1.07%)
Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down $2.20 to $2.35 so far at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with bids of $232 so far in the South. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

LEM26 : 230.025s (-0.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.175s (-0.93%)
LEG26 : 234.525s (-0.89%)
GFH26 : 355.500s (-0.98%)
GFF26 : 359.600s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 354.675s (-0.96%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Mixed Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. Open interest was up 3,011 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was...

HEJ26 : 90.275s (-1.42%)
HEG26 : 84.800s (-1.02%)
HEK26 : 94.600s (-1.07%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday As Feeders Lead the Charge Higher

Live cattle futures closed Tuesday with gains of 50 to 75 cents. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with last week reported at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures posted another...

LEM26 : 230.025s (-0.88%)
LEJ26 : 235.175s (-0.93%)
LEG26 : 234.525s (-0.89%)
GFH26 : 355.500s (-0.98%)
GFF26 : 359.600s (-0.71%)
GFJ26 : 354.675s (-0.96%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grains Had an Ugly Close - Fats and Feeders Ready to Travel Higher

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 104.933
1st Resistance Point 104.717
Last Price 104.500s
1st Support Level 104.067
2nd Support Level 103.633
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 117.550
Last Price 104.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 103.397
Fibonacci 50% 99.025
Fibonacci 38.2% 94.653
52-Week Low 80.500

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