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Feeder Cattle Oct '25 (GFV25)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Face Pressure into the Weekend

Live cattle futures closed Friday with losses of 57 cents to $1.40, as February was $2.40 higher over the week. Cash trade was stronger this week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures closed the week with $3.35 to $4.30 losses on Friday, as January was a nickel higher on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $1.30 to $346.77 on December 10. 

CFTC data is catching up on Commitment of Traders report, but still 4 weeks behind with data as of November 18 showing spec cutting 3,934 contracts from their net long to 97,331 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options, managed money was net long 17,430 contracts. 

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $13.22. Choice boxes were down 67 cents to $357.44, while Select was 76 cents higher at $344.22. USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 589,000 head for the week through Saturday. That was 4,000 head below... 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
10/30/25
Expiration Date
10/30/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Oct '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 18, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,224 (-9)
16,956 (-932)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
30,745 (+708)
22,272 (+1,445)
Producers - Long / Short
7,727 (-162)
14,407 (-735)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
4,959 (+256)
1,011 (-94)
Managed Money - Long / Short
23,844 (+1,176)
6,848 (+1,352)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,901 (-468)
15,424 (+93)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
340.550 +1.97%
on 10/27/25
381.025 -8.86%
on 10/16/25
-13.775 (-3.82%)
since 09/30/25
3-Month
328.100 +5.84%
on 08/01/25
381.025 -8.86%
on 10/16/25
+8.700 (+2.57%)
since 07/30/25

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Cattle Face Pressure into the Weekend

Live cattle futures closed Friday with losses of 57 cents to $1.40, as February was $2.40 higher over the week. Cash trade was stronger this week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures...

LEJ26 : 229.400s (-0.55%)
LEG26 : 229.550s (-0.61%)
LEZ25 : 229.800s (-0.25%)
GFH26 : 334.075s (-1.07%)
GFF26 : 339.100s (-1.25%)
GFJ26 : 333.225s (-1.00%)
Hogs Posts Friday Gains

Lean hog futures Posted 25 to 35 cent gains across the front months on Friday, with December down 7 cents upon expiration. February was up $2.25 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was down 41...

HEJ26 : 89.525s (+0.34%)
HEG26 : 84.525s (+0.42%)
HEK26 : 92.900s (+0.30%)
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Hogs Posting Gains on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with slight 7 cent losses in expiring December, with other contracts 30 to 50 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.11 in the Friday morning report at...

HEJ26 : 89.525s (+0.34%)
HEG26 : 84.525s (+0.42%)
HEK26 : 92.900s (+0.30%)
Cattle Pulling Back on Friday

Live cattle futures are down 47 cent to $1.15 at midday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade across the country reported. Feeder cattle futures are down $1.80 to $2.55 so far at midday, in...

LEJ26 : 229.400s (-0.55%)
LEG26 : 229.550s (-0.61%)
LEZ25 : 229.800s (-0.25%)
GFH26 : 334.075s (-1.07%)
GFF26 : 339.100s (-1.25%)
GFJ26 : 333.225s (-1.00%)
Here Are the Levels to Watch as Cattle Prices Keep Moving Higher

February live cattle futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

LEG26 : 229.550s (-0.61%)
Hogs Traders Look to Round Out the Week Following Thursday Gains

Lean hog futures saw strength on Thursday with contracts up 85 cents to $1.85. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.69 on Thursday afternoon, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEJ26 : 89.525s (+0.34%)
HEG26 : 84.525s (+0.42%)
HEK26 : 92.900s (+0.30%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 347.250
2nd Resistance Point 347.250
1st Resistance Point 347.250
Last Price 347.250s
1st Support Level 347.250
2nd Support Level 347.250
3rd Support Level 347.250

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52-Week High 381.025
Last Price 347.250s
Fibonacci 61.8% 328.605
Fibonacci 50% 312.413
Fibonacci 38.2% 296.220
52-Week Low 243.800

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