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Feeder Cattle Pit May '23 (FCK23)

208.975s unch (unch) 05/25/23 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Thu, May 25th, 2023
Day Low
208.975
Day High
208.975
Open 0.000
Previous Close 208.975 208.975
Volume 682 682
Open Interest 2,966 2,966
Stochastic %K 100.00% 100.00%
Weighted Alpha +16.49 +16.49
5-Day Change +2.875 (+1.39%) +2.875 (+1.39%)
52-Week Range 178.375 - 212.400 178.375 - 212.400
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Feeder Cattle (Pit) Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Thursday After Hitting Contract Highs, Beef Still Leaking Lower

Live cattle futures were busy rallying to new highs, with contracts up $2.05 to $2.37 at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 2,945 contracts. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed no sales on the 2,556 head offered and $226 bids. Feeder cattle futures finished out the stronger Wednesday session with contracts $3.25 to $3.77 higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $1.03 to $326.83 on July 21.  

Cattle on Feed data will be released on Friday, with June placements expected to be down 2% from a year ago and marketings seen 3.6% below June 2024. July 1 on feed inventory is estimated to be down 0.8% from last year.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon report, narrowing the Chc/Sel spread to $22.13. Choice boxes were quoted $4.98 lower at $367.52, while Select prices on average down $2.55 to $345.39. USDA estimated cattle slaug... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle [Pit]
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:02p.m. CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Expiration Date
05/25/23 (expired)

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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
202.525 +3.18%
on 05/05/23
Period Open: 209.425
211.525 -1.21%
on 04/27/23
-0.450 (-0.21%)
since 04/25/23
3-Month
197.550 +5.78%
on 03/24/23
Period Open: 198.050
212.400 -1.61%
on 04/21/23
+10.925 (+5.52%)
since 02/24/23

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Cattle Look to Thursday After Hitting Contract Highs, Beef Still Leaking Lower

Live cattle futures were busy rallying to new highs, with contracts up $2.05 to $2.37 at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 2,945 contracts. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this...

LEZ25 : 223.025 (-0.39%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 225.975 (-0.46%)
GFU25 : 330.050 (-0.56%)
GFQ25 : 329.025 (-0.75%)
GFV25 : 328.925 (-0.52%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts 40 to 72 cents higher in the nearbys and December down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $114.97 on...

HEV25 : 91.775 (+0.96%)
HEQ25 : 108.800 (+0.30%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
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Cattle Hit New Contract Highs on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were busy rallying to new highs, with contracts up $2.05 to $2.37 at the close. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

LEZ25 : 223.025 (-0.39%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 225.975 (-0.46%)
GFU25 : 330.050 (-0.56%)
GFQ25 : 329.025 (-0.75%)
GFV25 : 328.925 (-0.52%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts 40 to 72 cents higher in the nearbys and December down 27 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $114.97 on...

HEV25 : 91.775 (+0.96%)
HEQ25 : 108.800 (+0.30%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
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Hogs Continues Mixed Action on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are mixed again at midday so far on Wednesday, with August up 12 cents and other front months down 7 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $114.77 on...

HEV25 : 91.775 (+0.96%)
HEQ25 : 108.800 (+0.30%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
Cattle Resuming Rally to Contract Highs on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are showing $1.87 to $2.20 gains on Wednesday. Cash activity thus far has been limited so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed...

LEZ25 : 223.025 (-0.39%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 225.975 (-0.46%)
GFU25 : 330.050 (-0.56%)
GFQ25 : 329.025 (-0.75%)
GFV25 : 328.925 (-0.52%)
Cattle Turn Mixed into the Close

Fat cattle futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts slipping a dime to 50 cents into the close. Cash activity thus far has been limited to accumulating show lists. Feeder cattle futures closed...

LEZ25 : 223.000 (-0.40%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 226.000 (-0.45%)
GFU25 : 329.925 (-0.60%)
GFQ25 : 328.925 (-0.78%)
GFV25 : 328.825 (-0.55%)
Hogs Post Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were mixed at the Tuesday close, with August up 40 cents and other contracts nickel to 50 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $113.95 this afternoon,...

HEV25 : 91.725 (+0.91%)
HEQ25 : 108.625 (+0.14%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
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Hogs Still Seeking Direction on Tuesday

The porkers are trading cautiously higher at the CME on Tuesday (excluding October, which is down 7 cents heading into midday). Lean hog futures were up 10 to 87 cents on Monday. Preliminary open interest...

HEV25 : 91.725 (+0.91%)
HEQ25 : 108.625 (+0.14%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
Cattle Futures Turn Higher as Tuesday Progresses

Nearby August and October delivery cattle futures were fading Monday’s gains on Tuesday, but have turned higher at midday. Overall, prices are up 17 to 67 cents. Heat stress is a concern, with heat...

LEZ25 : 223.000 (-0.40%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 226.000 (-0.45%)
GFU25 : 329.925 (-0.60%)
GFQ25 : 328.925 (-0.78%)
GFV25 : 328.825 (-0.55%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday with Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures closed up 10 to 87 cents on Monday. Preliminary open interest was down 2,469 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $110.47 this afternoon, up...

HEV25 : 91.725 (+0.91%)
HEQ25 : 108.625 (+0.14%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After New Highs on Monday

Live cattle futures saw $1.67 to $1.95 gains at the Monday close. Preliminary open interest was up 4,462 contracts on Monday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade on Friday saw KS at $230-231 and...

LEZ25 : 223.000 (-0.40%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 226.000 (-0.45%)
GFU25 : 329.925 (-0.60%)
GFQ25 : 328.925 (-0.78%)
GFV25 : 328.825 (-0.55%)
Hogs Hold on for Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures were up 10 to 87 cents at the Monday close. USDA’s national base hog price had a weighted average of $110.47 this afternoon, up $4.92 from the previous report. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEV25 : 91.725 (+0.91%)
HEQ25 : 108.625 (+0.14%)
HEZ25 : 83.275 (+0.85%)
Cattle Rallies to New Life of Contract Highs

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.67 to $1.95 at the Monday close. Cash trade on Friday saw KS at $230-231 and $240-242 northern action. Feeder cattle futures were up $3.50 to $3.70 on te session....

LEZ25 : 223.000 (-0.40%)
LEV25 : 222.550 (-0.43%)
LEQ25 : 226.000 (-0.45%)
GFU25 : 329.925 (-0.60%)
GFQ25 : 328.925 (-0.78%)
GFV25 : 328.825 (-0.55%)
Cattle Markets Rally to New Highs

Feeders Make New all-time high and October Cattle jumps to new highs

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 208.975
2nd Resistance Point 208.975
1st Resistance Point 208.975
Last Price 208.975s
1st Support Level 208.975
2nd Support Level 208.975
3rd Support Level 208.975

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52-Week High 212.400
Last Price 208.975s
Fibonacci 61.8% 199.402
Fibonacci 50% 195.387
Fibonacci 38.2% 191.373
52-Week Low 178.375

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