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Feeder Cattle Aug '23 (GFQ23)

248.930s -0.170 (-0.07%) 09/01/23 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Sep 1st, 2023
Day Low
248.930
Day High
248.930
Open 0.000
Previous Close 249.100 249.100
Volume 0 0
Open Interest 0 0
Stochastic %K 78.94% 78.94%
Weighted Alpha +26.51 +26.51
5-Day Change +1.305 (+0.53%) +1.305 (+0.53%)
52-Week Range 193.850 - 251.300 193.850 - 251.300
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Face Mixed Action, as Front Months Supported by Cash Trade

Live cattle futures saw June with 37 cent gains on Thursday, trying to keep up with the cash market, as other contracts were down 67 cents to $1.07. Cash trade has been reported at $235-238 in the South so far this week, with dressed action at $380 in the North. Feeder cattle futures were mixed on the Thursday session, with August up 17 cents and other nearbys down 25 to 40 cents. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.23 on June 11 with an average price of $315.85. 

USDA tallied beef export sales at 15,337 MT in the week ending on June 5. That was an 8-week high and nearly double the week prior. South Korea was the buyer of 6,100 MT, with 3,200 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were 14,542 MT, whish was the highest in 3 weeks. Of that total, 5,300 MT was headed to South Korea with 4,200 MT to Japan.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher on Thursday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $13.65. Choice boxes were up another $1.96 at $376.72, while Select was qu... 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
Margin/Maintenance
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
08/31/23
Expiration Date
09/01/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '23
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
243.400 +2.27%
on 08/17/23
Period Open: 248.475
250.950 -0.80%
on 08/29/23
+0.455 (+0.18%)
since 08/01/23
3-Month
226.700 +9.81%
on 06/21/23
Period Open: 241.650
251.300 -0.94%
on 07/12/23
+7.280 (+3.01%)
since 06/01/23
52-Week
193.850 +28.41%
on 10/10/22
Period Open: 199.250
251.300 -0.94%
on 07/12/23
+49.680 (+24.93%)
since 09/01/22

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Cattle Face Mixed Action, as Front Months Supported by Cash Trade

Live cattle futures saw June with 37 cent gains on Thursday, trying to keep up with the cash market, as other contracts were down 67 cents to $1.07. Cash trade has been reported at $235-238 in the South...

LEV25 : 214.350s (-0.31%)
LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
LEM25 : 228.200s (+0.16%)
GFU25 : 310.550s (-0.08%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
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Hogs Close with Marginally Mixed Action

Lean hog futures closed Thursday with contracts down 27 to a nickel higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.38 from the day prior....

HEN25 : 108.900s (+0.05%)
HEM25 : 103.650s (+0.27%)
HEQ25 : 110.175s (-0.02%)
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Will Cattle Prices Correct Lower?

Live and feeder cattle futures continue to reach higher highs and have risen to record levels. As we are now in the peak demand season for beef, prices could rise even higher in the coming weeks.

LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
Hogs Still Climbing on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with 17 to 30 cent gains on Thursday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.19 on Thursday morning, down $1.96 from the day prior. The CME...

HEN25 : 108.900s (+0.05%)
HEM25 : 103.650s (+0.27%)
HEQ25 : 110.175s (-0.02%)
Cattle Mixed on Thursday, with Weakness in Some Contracts

Live cattle futures are up 92 cents in the nearby June contract, trying to catch cash. Other contracts are down 30 to 45 cents. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week, with...

LEV25 : 214.350s (-0.31%)
LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
LEM25 : 228.200s (+0.16%)
GFU25 : 310.550s (-0.08%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
GFV25 : 308.450s (-0.13%)
WASDE

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ZSN25 : 1051-2 (+0.86%)
KIN25 : 310.00s (unch)
XBQ25 : 185.75s (-0.13%)
KOQ25 : 3,923 (+2.19%)
SWQ25 : 466.30s (-1.37%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4763 (+1.51%)
ZON25 : 381-0 (+0.33%)
BJN25 : 1.8770s (-0.11%)
ZMN25 : 294.2 (-0.10%)
MLU25 : 198.75s (-0.38%)
ZCN25 : 442-0 (+0.80%)
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Livestock markets were a bit mixed in Wednesday’s trade as participants grapple with strong fundamentals and potential future headline risks.

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Hogs Push Higher on Wednesday, as Cash and Cutout Strength Continues

Lean hog futures settled Wednesday with 22 to 65 cent gains across most contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $107.33 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.49 from the...

HEN25 : 108.900s (+0.05%)
HEM25 : 103.650s (+0.27%)
HEQ25 : 110.175s (-0.02%)
Cattle Closes Under Pressure on Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed mixed, with front months up 75 cents and other contracts down 17 to 65 cents. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEV25 : 214.350s (-0.31%)
LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
LEM25 : 228.200s (+0.16%)
GFU25 : 310.550s (-0.08%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
GFV25 : 308.450s (-0.13%)
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Hogs Pushing Higher on Wednesday, with Cash and Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures are trading with 15 to 70 cent gains across most contracts in Wednesday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $107.15 on Wednesday morning, up $1.30 from...

HEN25 : 108.900s (+0.05%)
HEM25 : 103.650s (+0.27%)
HEQ25 : 110.175s (-0.02%)
Cattle Mixed at Midday

Live cattle futures are mixed, with front months up 32 to 75 cent and other contracts down 15 cents. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed $235 sales in TX and...

LEV25 : 214.350s (-0.31%)
LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
LEM25 : 228.200s (+0.16%)
GFU25 : 310.550s (-0.08%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
GFV25 : 308.450s (-0.13%)
A bit of a mixed day in livestock markets on Tuesday. Where does that leave us on the charts midweek?

Live cattle caught their breath while feeders made new contract highs. Lean hogs finished mixed. Where does that put things at the midway point of this week’s trade?

Hogs Post Mixed Tuesday Trade, as Traders Look to Wednesday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys up 37 cents to $1 and August down 30 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.84 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.62...

HEN25 : 108.900s (+0.05%)
HEM25 : 103.650s (+0.27%)
HEQ25 : 110.175s (-0.02%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Tuesday, with June up 7 cents and other contracts down as much as $1.05. Preliminary open interest was down 1,025 contracts on Tuesday, with June down 3,261 contracts...

LEV25 : 214.350s (-0.31%)
LEQ25 : 216.950s (-0.49%)
LEM25 : 228.200s (+0.16%)
GFU25 : 310.550s (-0.08%)
GFQ25 : 311.250s (+0.06%)
GFV25 : 308.450s (-0.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.930
2nd Resistance Point 248.930
1st Resistance Point 248.930
Last Price 248.930s
1st Support Level 248.930
2nd Support Level 248.930
3rd Support Level 248.930

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52-Week High 251.300
Last Price 248.930s
Fibonacci 61.8% 229.354
Fibonacci 50% 222.575
Fibonacci 38.2% 215.796
52-Week Low 193.850

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