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Live Cattle Aug '25 (LEQ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are up 40 cents in the nearby April contract as cash holds things up, with other contracts down 75 cents to $1. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Open interest was up 1,647 contracts. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10 from the previous week. Feeder cattle futures are falling $2.42 to $3.15 in the front months at midday.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $3.04 to $364.55 on April 3. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel at an inverted $2.46. Choice boxes were down $1.87 to $386.17, while Select was 26 cents higher at $388.63. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday at 101,000 head. That was up 8,000 head from last week but 4,531 head below the same week last year.  

Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $248.425, up $0.400,

Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $246.100, down... 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
08/04/25
Expiration Date
08/29/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,496 (-1,592)
180,030 (+6,744)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
145,655 (+9,502)
53,395 (-611)
Producers - Long / Short
38,111 (-3,160)
171,829 (+5,699)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,975 (+1,795)
6,791 (+1,272)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,907 (+8,788)
11,354 (-3,172)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,748 (+714)
42,041 (+2,561)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
226.975 +6.58%
on 07/31/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+12.175 (+5.30%)
since 07/29/25
3-Month
207.700 +16.47%
on 06/26/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+31.825 (+15.15%)
since 05/29/25
52-Week
168.775 +43.33%
on 09/09/24
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+68.675 (+39.64%)
since 08/28/24

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Cattle Falling Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are up 40 cents in the nearby April contract as cash holds things up, with other contracts down 75 cents to $1. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the...

LEQ26 : 242.425 (-0.19%)
LEM26 : 246.225 (-0.32%)
LEJ26 : 248.625 (+0.24%)
GFK26 : 367.475 (-0.78%)
GFJ26 : 369.950 (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 366.750 (-0.83%)
Hogs Leaking Lower at Midday

Lean hog futures are 7 to 60 cents lower in the front months at Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.83 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 8...

HEK26 : 98.400 (-0.38%)
HEJ26 : 90.575 (+0.11%)
HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)
Worried About High Beef and Gasoline Prices? Trade Lean Hogs Here.

June lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures saw gains of as little as 12 cents to $3.22 across the board on Monday. Open interest suggested some shorts covering, down 1,480 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported...

HEK26 : 98.400 (-0.38%)
HEJ26 : 90.575 (+0.11%)
HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After Monday Strength

Live cattle futures posted gains of 40 to 90 cents on Monday, with front month April up $1.825. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Open...

LEQ26 : 242.425 (-0.19%)
LEM26 : 246.225 (-0.32%)
LEJ26 : 248.625 (+0.24%)
GFK26 : 367.475 (-0.78%)
GFJ26 : 369.950 (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 366.750 (-0.83%)
Hogs Surge

Strong buying takes price sharply higher

Cattle Rally Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures posted gains of 40 to 90 cents on Monday, with front month April up $1.825. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Cash...

LEQ26 : 242.425 (-0.19%)
LEM26 : 246.225 (-0.32%)
LEJ26 : 248.625 (+0.24%)
GFK26 : 367.475 (-0.78%)
GFJ26 : 369.950 (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 366.750 (-0.83%)
Hogs Post Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of as little as 12 cents to $3.22 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 98.400 (-0.38%)
HEJ26 : 90.575 (+0.11%)
HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)
Shootin' the Bull about weathering the storm

Cattlemen are having to weather some awfully big economic, inflationary, and discretionary spending storms beating down on consumers while laying in feeders at the top of the known price range.

Hogs Rallying on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are posting gains of 25 cents to $2.50 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 16 cents...

HEK26 : 98.400 (-0.38%)
HEJ26 : 90.575 (+0.11%)
HEM26 : 107.175 (-0.49%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.950
2nd Resistance Point 246.100
1st Resistance Point 244.000
Last Price 241.900s
1st Support Level 239.050
2nd Support Level 236.200
3rd Support Level 234.100

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52-Week High 246.775
Last Price 241.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 216.979
Fibonacci 50% 207.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 198.571
52-Week Low 168.775

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