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Live Cattle Aug '25 (LEQ25)

211.675s +1.025 (+0.49%) 06/18/25 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Jun 18th, 2025
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Day Low
210.150
Day High
211.925
Open 210.600
Previous Close 210.650 210.650
Volume 22,693 22,693
Open Interest 159,606 159,606
Stochastic %K 35.50% 35.50%
Weighted Alpha +18.85 +18.85
5-Day Change -6.350 (-2.91%) -6.350 (-2.91%)
52-Week Range 168.775 - 220.050 168.775 - 220.050
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rebounds, But Cash Pulls Back

Live cattle futures posted 67 cent to $1.05 gains on Wednesday.   The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards saw no trade with bids down at $223-225. Outside of that, trade was reported at $236 in the north, down $4-6. Feeder cattle futures posted slight Wednesday strength, up 80 to 90 cents on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 42 cents on June 17 with an average price of $311.04. 

The markets will be closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth, with the government closed as well and reports pushed back a day. 

A Reuters survey of analysts shows June 1 cattle on feed estimated at 1.1% below last year ahead of Friday’s monthly Cattle on Feed report. May placements are expected to be down 5.9%, with marketings seen dropping 9.3%.

National Wholesale Boxed Beef price action continued higher in the Wednesday afternoon USDA report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $16.13. Choice boxes were up another $2.36 to $388.87, while... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Live Cattle
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$3,025/2,750
First Notice Date
08/04/25 (47 days)
Expiration Date
08/29/25 (72 days)

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Live Cattle Aug '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 10, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,793 (-12,058)
199,265 (-751)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
198,415 (-3,648)
83,240 (-15,540)
Producers - Long / Short
51,136 (-12,187)
190,725 (-962)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
50,418 (+492)
5,301 (+574)
Managed Money - Long / Short
159,623 (+4,503)
27,895 (-2,487)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
38,792 (-8,151)
55,345 (-13,053)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
206.375 +2.57%
on 05/27/25
Period Open: 206.750
220.050 -3.81%
on 06/09/25
+4.925 (+2.38%)
since 05/16/25
3-Month
188.675 +12.19%
on 04/09/25
Period Open: 198.700
220.050 -3.81%
on 06/09/25
+12.975 (+6.53%)
since 03/18/25
52-Week
168.775 +25.42%
on 09/09/24
Period Open: 184.500
220.050 -3.81%
on 06/09/25
+27.175 (+14.73%)
since 06/18/24

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Shootin' the Bull about outside market forces

New lows from contract high, and a very weak recovery from, leads me to believe that cattlemen are in no hurry to expose themselves further to headline news risk, caused by outside market forces.

Livestock Markets Get Hit Hard on Tuesday

After a strong start to the week, cattle and hog futures got hit hard on Tuesday. More long liquidation to come or a buying opportunity?

Cattle Looks to Wednesday after Tuesday Collapse

Live cattle futures fell $3.77 to $4.90 lower on Tuesday in broad risk off trade. Preliminary open interest was down 1,394 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting some liquidation. Cash trade has yet to get kicked...

LEV25 : 209.225s (+0.32%)
LEQ25 : 211.675s (+0.49%)
LEM25 : 224.300s (+0.47%)
GFU25 : 303.800s (+0.30%)
GFQ25 : 304.175s (+0.27%)
GFV25 : 301.900s (+0.30%)
Hog Traders Look to Wednesday

Lean hog futures slipped lower on Tuesday, as contracts were down 15 cents to $1. USDA’s daily direct hog report showed the negotiated hog price at $109.24, up $3.12 from the day prior. The CME Lean...

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Cattle Falling on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are falling $3 to $4.55 at Tuesday’s midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was reported at $235 in TX and $233-238 KS, with northern business at $380 dressed...

LEV25 : 209.225s (+0.32%)
LEQ25 : 211.675s (+0.49%)
LEM25 : 224.300s (+0.47%)
GFU25 : 303.800s (+0.30%)
GFQ25 : 304.175s (+0.27%)
GFV25 : 301.900s (+0.30%)
Hogs Slipping Back on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down a dime to 90 cents. USDA’s daily direct hog report showed no negotiated price reported on light volume, with the 5-day rolling...

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Livestock Futures Surge Higher to Start the Week

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Hogs Shift Focus to Tuesday Following Monday Rally

Lean hog futures saw gains of $1.97 to $2.55 on Monday after gapping higher at the open. Preliminary open interest was up 8,109 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price...

HEQ25 : 112.000s (+0.18%)
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Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Bounce

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LEQ25 : 211.675s (+0.49%)
LEM25 : 224.300s (+0.47%)
GFU25 : 303.800s (+0.30%)
GFQ25 : 304.175s (+0.27%)
GFV25 : 301.900s (+0.30%)
Livestock Markets Surge as Strong Cash Dominates

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Cattle Bulls Push Back

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.925 to $3.10 on Monday, taking back some of Friday’s weakness. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. It was reported at $235 in TX and $233-238 KS last...

LEV25 : 209.225s (+0.32%)
LEQ25 : 211.675s (+0.49%)
LEM25 : 224.300s (+0.47%)
GFU25 : 303.800s (+0.30%)
GFQ25 : 304.175s (+0.27%)
GFV25 : 301.900s (+0.30%)
Hog Rally Continues on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of $1.97 to $2.55 on Monday after gapping higher at the open. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $106.12 on Monday afternoon, up $1.17 from...

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HEN25 : 112.175s (+0.47%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 214.125
2nd Resistance Point 213.025
1st Resistance Point 212.350
Last Price 211.675s
1st Support Level 210.575
2nd Support Level 209.475
3rd Support Level 208.800

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52-Week High 220.050
Last Price 211.675s
Fibonacci 61.8% 200.463
Fibonacci 50% 194.413
Fibonacci 38.2% 188.362
52-Week Low 168.775

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