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Live Cattle Dec '25 (LEZ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder cattle futures were up $3.22 to $5.82 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 81 cents to $365.93 on March 30. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction had sales on 7,622 head, with prices $4-8 on feeders and calves mostly steady.

Tuesday’s APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed 40 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas and one active case in Nuevo Leon.  Over the weekend, Secretary Rollins stated that the USDA is evaluating a phased in strategy on opening up the US border for Mexican cattle imports, likely starting with ports in the west, the furthest away from the current screwworm cases.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel at $2.56 Choice boxes were up $1.39 to $395.49, while Select was $1.92 hig... 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
12/08/25
Expiration Date
12/31/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,088 (-1,938)
173,286 (+1,989)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
136,153 (+3,123)
54,006 (-862)
Producers - Long / Short
41,271 (+874)
166,130 (+1,776)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
61,180 (-3,035)
5,519 (-10)
Managed Money - Long / Short
122,119 (+4,674)
14,526 (+224)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,034 (-1,551)
39,480 (-1,086)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
213.150 +8.84%
on 12/01/25
233.700 -0.73%
on 12/31/25
+16.425 (+7.62%)
since 11/28/25
3-Month
204.550 +13.42%
on 11/25/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
-2.775 (-1.18%)
since 09/30/25
52-Week
188.850 +22.85%
on 03/04/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
+42.325 (+22.31%)
since 12/30/24

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Cattle Rally on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.582 to $3.47 on Tuesday, led by the front months. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder...

LEQ26 : 239.800s (+1.05%)
LEM26 : 243.275s (+1.28%)
LEJ26 : 243.025s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 366.475s (+1.43%)
GFJ26 : 369.125s (+1.60%)
GFQ26 : 364.425s (+1.34%)
Hogs Fall Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 40 cents to $1.47 in most contracts, with April down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.58 on Tuesday afternoon, down 34 cents from...

HEK26 : 96.525s (-0.62%)
HEJ26 : 90.425s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 105.050s (-0.78%)
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Cattle Extending Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are up $1.30 to $1.65 at Tuesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, as last week settled in at $234-235 sales and $238 late in the south. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ26 : 239.800s (+1.05%)
LEM26 : 243.275s (+1.28%)
LEJ26 : 243.025s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 366.475s (+1.43%)
GFJ26 : 369.125s (+1.60%)
GFQ26 : 364.425s (+1.34%)
Hogs Falling Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are facing 5 cent to $1 losses so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.37 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 42 cents on March...

HEK26 : 96.525s (-0.62%)
HEJ26 : 90.425s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 105.050s (-0.78%)
After a Record Bull Run, Is the Cattle Market Headed for Collapse?

Our Senior Market Analyst discusses misleading media coverage, monster-sized cows, and why the Strait of Hormuz could be the ‘last straw’ for US beef demand.

LEM26 : 243.275s (+1.28%)
Hog Traders Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were down 5 to 30 on Monday, with May up 15 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.92 on Monday afternoon, up 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEK26 : 96.525s (-0.62%)
HEJ26 : 90.425s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 105.050s (-0.78%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Gains

Live cattle futures were 82 cents to $1.42 in the green on Monday. Open interest was up 458 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was light last week with a few early $234-235 sales. A few late sales were reported...

LEQ26 : 239.800s (+1.05%)
LEM26 : 243.275s (+1.28%)
LEJ26 : 243.025s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 366.475s (+1.43%)
GFJ26 : 369.125s (+1.60%)
GFQ26 : 364.425s (+1.34%)
Hogs Closes Mostly Lower on Monday

Lean hog futures were down 5 to 30 on Monday, with May up 15 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.92 on Monday afternoon, up 40 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEK26 : 96.525s (-0.62%)
HEJ26 : 90.425s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 105.050s (-0.78%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 235.767
2nd Resistance Point 234.733
1st Resistance Point 233.367
Last Price 232.000s
1st Support Level 230.967
2nd Support Level 229.933
3rd Support Level 228.567

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52-Week High 248.300
Last Price 232.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 225.590
Fibonacci 50% 218.575
Fibonacci 38.2% 211.560
52-Week Low 188.850

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