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Feeder Cattle Aug '05 (GFQ05)

111.390s +0.090 (+0.08%) 08/26/05 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Aug 26th, 2005
Day Low
111.390
Day High
111.390
Open 0.000
Previous Close 111.300 111.300
Volume 0 0
Open Interest 2,924 2,924
Stochastic %K 97.41% 97.41%
Weighted Alpha +9.04 +9.04
5-Day Change +0.790 (+0.71%) +0.790 (+0.71%)
52-Week Range 96.900 - 113.525 96.900 - 113.525
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rebound from Midday Pressure

Live cattle futures were mixed on Tuesday, with June up 7 cents and other contracts down as much as $1.05. There were no deliveries issued against June cattle on Tuesday. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week, with some light $235 reported in the South. An ICE raid on an Omaha packing plant gave the market a spook. Feeder cattle futures were $1.50 to $2.05 higher on Tuesday, well off the midday lows. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $3.58 on June 9 with an average price of $314.04. 

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher on Tuesday afternoon, widening the Chc/Sel spread to $11.92. Choice boxes were back up $4.51 at $371.76, while Select was quoted 91 cents higher at $358.84/cwt. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was estimated at 119,000 head, with the weekly total 231,000 head. That is 5,000 head below the week prior on a revised Monday total and 14,562 head below the same week last year.

Jun 25 Live Cattle  closed at $2... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Expiration Date
08/26/05 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '05
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 3, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
10,062 (+226)
19,833 (+1,620)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
42,230 (+1,626)
19,525 (+167)
Producers - Long / Short
6,077 (-10)
15,998 (+1,396)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
2,564 (+72)
2,414 (+60)
Managed Money - Long / Short
38,675 (+1,299)
5,036 (-201)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,555 (+327)
14,489 (+368)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
106.725 +4.37%
on 07/28/05
Period Open: 107.250
111.400 -0.01%
on 08/24/05
+4.140 (+3.86%)
since 07/26/05
3-Month
105.400 +5.68%
on 07/15/05
Period Open: 110.775
113.525 -1.88%
on 06/07/05
+0.615 (+0.56%)
since 05/26/05

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Live cattle futures are falling back at midday, with losses of $1.70 to $2.70. Monday was first notice day for June live cattle, with no deliveries issued. Cash trade has yet to see much action this week....

LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Hogs Back to Mixed Action on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with nearbys up 40 to 50 cents and August down 55 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.85 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday after Holding Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures posted 10 to 70 cent gains on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $103.22 on Monday afternoon, up $2.67 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
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LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
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LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Hogs Post Slight Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures saw Monday gains of 10 to 70 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $103.22 on Monday afternoon, up $2.67 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

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HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
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Cattle Extending All Time Highs on Monday

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LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
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GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Hogs Showing Steady Trade on Monday

Lean hog futures are trading with steady action to 75 cent gains early on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was not reported on Monday morning, with the 5-day rolling average...

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LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
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HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
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Cattle Rally to New All Time Highs

Live cattle futures pushed the gain into the close, rallying to new all time highs and up $1.55 to $3.40 on the day. June was up $10.82 this week. Cash trade this week saw wide ranges mostly $230-232 in...

LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Hogs Rally on Friday Amid Cash and Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures were rallying on Friday, with contracts up $1.77 to $2.35 at the close. July rose $2.17 this week. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $100.55 on Friday...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
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Hogs Rallying with Cash and Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures are rallying on Friday, with contracts up $1.25 to $2.07 at midday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $100.55 on Friday morning, up 93 cents. The CME...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
Fats Leading the Bull Charge on Friday

Live cattle futures are up another 75 cents to $2 so far on Friday. Cash trade saw action increase to $230-232 sales in the South. North action has been $240-242. Feeder cattle futures are mixed, with...

LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
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Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Thursday, as contracts were down 22 to 45 cents, with exception to June, up 87 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $101.85...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)
Cattle Look to Close Out Week After Hitting All Time Highs

Live cattle futures rallied another $3.37 to $4.50 on Thursday, as cash strength continues. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 3,764 contracts. Cash trade saw action increase to $230 sales...

LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Cattle Rally as Cash Strength Continues

Live cattle futures were up another $3.37 to $4.50, as cash strength continues. Cash trade saw action increase to $230 sales in the South. North action has been quiet, with a few whispers of $240. Feeder...

LEV25 : 215.650s (-0.10%)
LEQ25 : 218.200s (-0.48%)
LEM25 : 227.075s (+0.03%)
GFU25 : 312.750s (+0.66%)
GFQ25 : 313.150s (+0.48%)
GFV25 : 310.550s (+0.71%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with mixed action, as contracts were down 22 to 45 cents, with exception to June, up 87 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $101.85 on Thursday...

HEN25 : 108.200s (+0.93%)
HEM25 : 103.150s (+0.36%)
HEQ25 : 109.800s (-0.27%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 111.390
1st Resistance Point 111.390
Last Price 111.390s
1st Support Level 111.390
2nd Support Level 111.390
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 113.525
Last Price 111.390s
Fibonacci 61.8% 107.174
Fibonacci 50% 105.213
Fibonacci 38.2% 103.251
52-Week Low 96.900

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