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Live Cattle Oct '24 (LEV24)

193.000s +4.600 (+2.44%) 10/31/24 [CME]
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Overview for Thu, Oct 31st, 2024
Day Low
184.975
Day High
193.000
Open 188.725
Previous Close 188.400 188.400
Volume 114 114
Open Interest 86 86
Stochastic %K 77.55% 77.55%
Weighted Alpha +6.94 +6.94
5-Day Change +3.700 (+1.95%) +3.700 (+1.95%)
52-Week Range 168.500 - 193.000 168.500 - 193.000
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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
10/07/24
Expiration Date
10/31/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct 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
183.600 +5.12%
on 10/01/24
Period Open: 183.775
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.225 (+5.02%)
since 09/30/24
3-Month
173.725 +11.10%
on 08/21/24
Period Open: 187.450
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+5.550 (+2.96%)
since 07/30/24
52-Week
168.500 +14.54%
on 12/07/23
Period Open: 183.575
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.425 (+5.13%)
since 10/30/23

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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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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%)
Dollar Supported by Latest US Tariff Threats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%, and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher due to a slump in stocks, which boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, President...

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
Gold's Bull Run: Seasonal Strength Meets Conflicting COT Report—Are You In?

Gold's all-time high $3,509.9! Central banks bought big, but the COT report waves a red flag. Seasonal gains await—Market players, read or regret!

$DXY : 97.64 (+0.19%)
NEM : 65.75 (+6.89%)
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TLT : 86.43 (+0.63%)
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Dollar Gains on Tariff Escalation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.21%, and edged to a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher due to a slump in stocks, which boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, President...

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
Dollar Gains on Tariff Escalation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24% and just below Thursday's 2-week high. The dollar is moving higher today due to a slump in stocks, which has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar....

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
EURAUD May Resume Lower

EURAUD May Resume Lower, as we see it turning sharply down after a corrective rally by Elliott wave theory.

Dollar Rises on Positive US Labor Market News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.09% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar recovered from overnight losses and moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the US labor market, a hawkish...

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
Dollar Boosted by Signs of US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from overnight losses and moved higher today on signs of strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, after weekly...

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
The Euro Is Stumbling. How Much Lower Will the Currency Futures Go?

September Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

$DXY : 97.64 (+0.19%)
E6U25 : 1.17855s (-0.18%)
Dollar Supported by Tariff Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose slightly by +0.03%. The dollar saw support from concern that US tariffs will boost inflation and prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates. Also, the minutes...

DXY00 : 97.645s (+0.28%)
GCQ25 : 3,335.6s (-1.12%)
SIU25 : 38.365s (-2.19%)
^USDJPY : 147.667 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.17424 (-0.05%)
Has the U.S. Dollar Index Bottomed? Why I Think the Answer Is ‘Yes.’

Raw commodity bulls should embrace the apparent rebound in the U.S. Dollar Index.

$DXY : 97.64 (+0.19%)
DXU25 : 97.399s (+0.28%)
V2Y00 : 4.400s (-0.68%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 203.700
2nd Resistance Point 198.350
1st Resistance Point 195.675
Last Price 193.000s
1st Support Level 187.650
2nd Support Level 182.300
3rd Support Level 179.625

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52-Week High 193.000
Last Price 193.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.641
Fibonacci 50% 180.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 177.859
52-Week Low 168.500

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