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Feeder Cattle Oct '23 (GFV23)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall into the Monday Close on Tariff Pressure

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures were down $1.92 to $4.80 in the front months, with May the exception, up $1.025. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.54 to $374.83 on May 7.  The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction had 5,237 head for sale, with prices down $5-10 on feeder steers and steady to $5 lower on feeder heifers.

Just before midday, a Wall Street Journal report indicated the US was looking to temporarily lower beef import tariffs as soon as Monday.

The Monday Crop Progress report showed US pasture ratings at 31% in good/excellent category, with the all including Brugler500 index (100-500 point scale) at 275.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at a 27 cent premium to Se... 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
$6,600/6,000
First Notice Date
10/26/23
Expiration Date
10/27/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Oct '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,766 (-1,499)
16,084 (+153)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
32,286 (+2,581)
22,828 (+361)
Producers - Long / Short
6,993 (-797)
13,581 (-81)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
5,622 (-605)
1,352 (+331)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,123 (+3,090)
8,602 (+1,177)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,163 (-509)
14,226 (-816)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
237.175 +1.08%
on 10/23/23
255.050 -6.01%
on 09/28/23
-12.520 (-4.96%)
since 09/27/23
3-Month
237.175 +1.08%
on 10/23/23
264.675 -9.42%
on 09/15/23
-10.620 (-4.24%)
since 07/27/23
52-Week
201.100 +19.21%
on 10/31/22
264.675 -9.42%
on 09/15/23
+37.230 (+18.39%)
since 10/27/22

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Hogs Start the Week with a Rally

Lean hog futures posted gains of 27 cents to $1.60 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)
Cattle Fall into the Monday Close on Tariff Pressure

Live cattle futures closed Monday with contracts up 50 cents in front month June, but other contracts 55 cents lower to down $1.92. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)
Hogs Bounce Back

Hogs recover off of Friday's lows

Shootin' the Bull about undercutting both producers and processors

It was anticipated for there to be a reduction in processing or production capacity sooner, than later. Either would have helped to curtail the continual bidding higher to make sure inventory wound up...

Hogs Trading with Strength at Monday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are up 50 cents to $1, with May down 22 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 23 cents on May 7...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)
Cattle Falling at Midday on Tariff News

Live cattle futures are steady to $2.25 lower in the front months on Monday. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)
Choppy markets after recent highs and Iran deal oscillation

USDA Grain Reports on Tuesday at 11 AM CDT

High Gas Prices Are Weighing on Cattle Prices as Pseudorabies Hits Hog Prices. This Week’s Trump-Xi Meeting Could Turn the Trend Around.

Keep a close eye on the upcoming summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
Cattle Look to New Week Following Losses

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 last week. Open interest was down 2,115 contracts on Friday. Cash trade settled in at $256-260 last week,...

LEV26 : 236.675s (-0.68%)
LEQ26 : 243.550s (-0.23%)
LEM26 : 249.400s (+0.20%)
GFQ26 : 362.300s (-0.53%)
GFK26 : 368.400s (+0.28%)
GFU26 : 360.150s (-0.57%)
Hogs Look to Monday Trade

Lean hog futures were mixed to close last week, with contracts down 75 cents to 67 cents higher across the board. June was $2.65 lower on the week. Open interest was up 3,290 contracts on Friday. USDA’s...

HEM26 : 100.225s (+1.62%)
HEK26 : 90.875s (unch)
HEN26 : 104.650s (+1.41%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 239.730
2nd Resistance Point 239.730
1st Resistance Point 239.730
Last Price 239.730s
1st Support Level 239.730
2nd Support Level 239.730
3rd Support Level 239.730

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52-Week High 264.675
Fibonacci 61.8% 240.389
Last Price 239.730s
Fibonacci 50% 232.887
Fibonacci 38.2% 225.386
52-Week Low 201.100

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