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Live Cattle Oct '22 (LEV22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falls Back on Thursday as Cash Slips

Live cattle futures were down $3 to $3.50 in most contracts at the close. Cash trade got kicked off with some $383 dressed in the North, with some $244-245 live. Southern bids have been $245 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 were $4.65 to $5.40 lower at the Thursday close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.62 to $373.17 on February 24.

The weekly update from APHIS showed 8 new cases of New World Screwworm in Tamaulipas in the last week ending on November 25, taking the total active cases in that bordering state to 10 (including 7 bovine). 

Beef export sales data showed 12,902 MT sold in the week ending on 2/19, a 6-week low.  Japan was the top buyer at 4,500 MT, with 1,900 MT sold to Mexico. Shipments were 13,306 MT, which was slightly below the week prior. South Korea was the top buyer of 3,900 MT, with 3,100 MT sold to Japan.

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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
10/10/22
Expiration Date
10/31/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,308 (-4,470)
180,661 (+511)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
150,433 (+8,003)
58,698 (+2,024)
Producers - Long / Short
36,418 (-5,238)
174,365 (-28)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,788 (+326)
4,194 (+97)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,442 (+8,498)
15,390 (+85)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
19,991 (-495)
43,308 (+1,939)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
143.725 +2.12%
on 10/03/22
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+3.500 (+2.44%)
since 09/30/22
3-Month
141.875 +3.45%
on 08/02/22
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+4.550 (+3.20%)
since 07/29/22
52-Week
133.600 +9.86%
on 11/01/21
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+12.600 (+9.39%)
since 10/29/21

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Cattle Falls Back on Thursday as Cash Slips

Live cattle futures were down $3 to $3.50 in most contracts at the close. Cash trade got kicked off with some $383 dressed in the North, with some $244-245 live. Southern bids have been $245 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%)
Hogs Slip Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures gave into weakness on Thursday, as contracts were down 25 to 50 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.00 on Thursday afternoon, down 21 cents from the...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Chart of the Day - April Live Cattle

Fundamentals remain bullish, but the technicals are weakening.

LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
Shootin' the Bull about lines in the sand

The close below $239.10 April sets the stage for some definitive points of interest.

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%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 153.275
2nd Resistance Point 151.975
1st Resistance Point 149.375
Last Price 146.775s
1st Support Level 145.475
2nd Support Level 144.175
3rd Support Level 141.575

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52-Week High 151.900
Last Price 146.775s
Fibonacci 61.8% 144.909
Fibonacci 50% 142.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 140.591
52-Week Low 133.600

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