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Live Cattle Oct '24 (LEV24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235-236. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $236.50 using the BidTheGrid method™ on 67 of the 1,790 head offered, with bids of $233-235.50. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, falling $4.50 to $6.60. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 97 cents to $364.80 on March 10. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $7.45. Choice boxes were up $2.03 to $396.70, while Select was $2.48 higher to $389.25. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 106,000 head, with the week to date total at 317,000 head. That is down 5,000 from the previous week and 44,844 head shy of the same week last year. 

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $230.1... 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
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 Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,033 (+1,517)
176,526 (-1,195)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
146,655 (-6,254)
58,805 (-2,358)
Producers - Long / Short
34,138 (+3,195)
168,789 (-1,743)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,793 (-1,808)
4,635 (+418)
Managed Money - Long / Short
128,040 (-4,366)
15,996 (+553)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
18,615 (-1,888)
42,809 (-2,911)
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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
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
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
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.425 (+5.13%)
since 10/30/23

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Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235-236. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed sales of $236.50 using the BidTheGrid methodâ„¢ on 67 of the 1,790 head offered, with bids of $233-235.50. Feeder cattle futures were under pressure, falling $4.50 to $6.60. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another 97 cents to $364.80 on March 10. Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $7.45. Choice boxes were up $2.03 to $396.70, while Select was $2.48 higher to $389.25. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 106,000 head, with the week to date total at 317,000 head. That is down 5,000 from the previous week and 44,844 head shy of the same week last year. Apr 26 Live Cattle closed at $230.150, down $2.225, Jun 26 Live Cattle closed at $228.075, down $2.125, Aug 26 Live Cattle closed at $226.175, down $2.175, Mar 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $348.725, down $4.625, Apr 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $343.300, down $6.375, May 26 Feeder Cattle closed at $339.825, down $6.575,

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, with losses of 87 cent to $1.40. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.89 on Wednesday afternoon, up 12 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEK26 : 100.050s (-1.28%)
HEJ26 : 95.200s (-0.91%)
HEM26 : 109.250s (-1.27%)
Cattle Fall Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures faced losses of $2.00 to $2.25 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, but got started off with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light...

LEQ26 : 226.175s (-0.95%)
LEM26 : 228.075s (-0.92%)
LEJ26 : 230.150s (-0.96%)
GFJ26 : 343.300s (-1.82%)
GFH26 : 348.725s (-1.31%)
GFK26 : 339.825s (-1.90%)
Shootin' the Bull about input costs and not knowing what to expect next

Energy, feed, and the price of money have all increased significantly in a very short period of time, unexpectedly, and may or may not recede anytime soon.

Cattle Facing Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are facing losses of $2.00 to $2.10 in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported as well as a few light sales of $235....

LEQ26 : 226.175s (-0.95%)
LEM26 : 228.075s (-0.92%)
LEJ26 : 230.150s (-0.96%)
GFJ26 : 343.300s (-1.82%)
GFH26 : 348.725s (-1.31%)
GFK26 : 339.825s (-1.90%)
Hogs Falling on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 92 cent to $1.80 losses in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.05 on Wednesday morning, up 37 cents from the day prior....

HEK26 : 100.050s (-1.28%)
HEJ26 : 95.200s (-0.91%)
HEM26 : 109.250s (-1.27%)
The cattle charts are starting to get that Swiss cheese look, with gaps above and below the market.

Cattle markets have seen a choppier trade over the last week, right instep with the outside markets. With that said, there were some caution signs popping up with yesterday’s price action.

Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade

Live cattle futures were back up $2.20 to $2.80 on the Tuesday close. Open interest was down 680 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported, down...

LEQ26 : 226.175s (-0.95%)
LEM26 : 228.075s (-0.92%)
LEJ26 : 230.150s (-0.96%)
GFJ26 : 343.300s (-1.82%)
GFH26 : 348.725s (-1.31%)
GFK26 : 339.825s (-1.90%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Rally

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 75 cents to $1.25 higher. Open interest was up 2,208 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.77 on Tuesday...

HEK26 : 100.050s (-1.28%)
HEJ26 : 95.200s (-0.91%)
HEM26 : 109.250s (-1.27%)
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Cattle Bounces on Turnaround Tuesday

Live cattle futures were back up $2.20 to $2.80 on the Tuesday close. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with $372 dressed reported, down from $380 last week and $240 live. Feeder cattle...

LEQ26 : 226.175s (-0.95%)
LEM26 : 228.075s (-0.92%)
LEJ26 : 230.150s (-0.96%)
GFJ26 : 343.300s (-1.82%)
GFH26 : 348.725s (-1.31%)
GFK26 : 339.825s (-1.90%)

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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