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Live Cattle Dec '27 (LEZ27)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall Lower into the Weekend

Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.05 to 1.30 on Friday, with nearby August down a nickel. August was still down $4.02 this week. Cash trade picked up this week at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. Feeder cattle futures saw losses $1.12 to $1.97 on Friday, with August falling $6.025 on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $4.03 on July 9 to $370.42. 

The Friday Commitment of Traders report showed managed money trimming 5,982 contracts from their net long in live cattle futures and options to 113,321 contracts as of Tuesday. In feeder cattle futures and options spec funds were busy cutting back 1,374 contracts from the net long as of July 7 to 13,690 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday AM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $14.35. Choice boxes were up $1.87 at $382.68, with Select $4.84 higher to $368.33. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter this week was 529,000 head. That is up 71,000 head fr... 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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
12/06/27 (513 days)
Expiration Date
12/31/27 (538 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Dec '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,239 (+2,891)
167,132 (-3,723)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
138,662 (-4,979)
56,994 (+1,214)
Producers - Long / Short
28,426 (+1,784)
157,831 (-3,660)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,567 (+251)
7,055 (-919)
Managed Money - Long / Short
124,854 (-3,759)
9,946 (+773)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,808 (-1,220)
47,048 (+441)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
220.975 +0.11%
on 07/10/26
230.725 -4.12%
on 06/25/26
-0.700 (-0.32%)
since 06/10/26

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Cattle Fall Lower into the Weekend

Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.05 to 1.30 on Friday, with nearby August down a nickel. August was still down $4.02 this week. Cash trade picked up this week at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8...

LEZ26 : 230.275s (-0.55%)
LEV26 : 230.550s (-0.45%)
LEQ26 : 235.200s (-0.02%)
GFU26 : 351.025s (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 354.600s (-0.44%)
GFV26 : 347.350s (-0.57%)
Hogs Closed Mixed on Friday, as Pork Sees Some Strength

Lean hog futures continued the mixed trend this week with contracts up 85 to 67 cents lower. August was up 25 cents on the week. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.25 in the Friday PM report at...

HEQ26 : 99.000s (+0.87%)
HEN26 : 94.775s (+0.48%)
HEV26 : 85.075s (-0.67%)
Cattle Markets Break Down to New Lows for Down Move

News lows for cattle pressures cash prices

Is The Grain Train Picking Up Steam?

Grain markets started the week hot, took a plunge, but ended the week on a high note following today's monthly WASDE report. Are new highs in the cards?

Shootin' the Bull about a wrap for the week

In my opinion, current optimism met headlong with future pessimism this week as cash remains stout, even though lower, and futures down sharply.

Hogs Posting Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday with contracts up 52 cents higher to 65 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was down 11 cents in the Friday AM report at $96.84. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEQ26 : 99.000s (+0.87%)
HEN26 : 94.775s (+0.48%)
HEV26 : 85.075s (-0.67%)
Cattle Extending Losses to Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with 80 cent to $1.80 losses at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online...

LEZ26 : 230.275s (-0.55%)
LEV26 : 230.550s (-0.45%)
LEQ26 : 235.200s (-0.02%)
GFU26 : 351.025s (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 354.600s (-0.44%)
GFV26 : 347.350s (-0.57%)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-07-10

KGV26 : 0.7992s (+1.25%)
ZSX26 : 1190-6s (+0.78%)
KIF27 : 310.00s (unch)
XBX26 : 238.75s (+2.69%)
KOU26 : 4,513s (-1.76%)
SWV26 : 464.60s (-1.48%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4699 (-0.45%)
ZOZ26 : 365-6s (+1.88%)
BJQ26 : 1.6240s (-1.28%)
ZMZ26 : 318.7s (+1.05%)
MLU26 : 216.25s (+5.49%)
ZCZ26 : 461-0s (+1.99%)
Cattle Look to Friday After Thursday Losses

Live cattle futures were falling on Thursday, with contracts down $1.80 to $2.47 at the close. Open interest was down 4,992 contracts, mainly in the front month. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248...

LEZ26 : 230.275s (-0.55%)
LEV26 : 230.550s (-0.45%)
LEQ26 : 235.200s (-0.02%)
GFU26 : 351.025s (-0.56%)
GFQ26 : 354.600s (-0.44%)
GFV26 : 347.350s (-0.57%)
Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. Open interest was down 3,927 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEQ26 : 99.000s (+0.87%)
HEN26 : 94.775s (+0.48%)
HEV26 : 85.075s (-0.67%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 224.767
2nd Resistance Point 223.958
1st Resistance Point 222.592
Last Price 221.225s
1st Support Level 220.417
2nd Support Level 219.608
3rd Support Level 218.242

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52-Week High 232.500
Fibonacci 61.8% 226.913
Fibonacci 50% 225.188
Fibonacci 38.2% 223.462
Last Price 221.225s
52-Week Low 217.875

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