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Live Cattle Apr '19 (LEJ19)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures posted gains of 40 to 90 cents on Monday, with front month April up $1.825. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10 from the previous week. Feeder cattle futures were mixed, with nearbys down 27 to 87 cents and other contracts up 32 cents to $1.17.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $3.04 to $364.55 on April 3. 

The JBS strike in Greeley, Colorado is expected to conclude on Monday, with workers coming back on Tuesday as negotiations are still ongoing.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at an inverted 33 cents. Choice boxes were up 26 cents to $388.04, while Select was $2.18 higher at $388.37. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Monday at 101,000 head. That was up 8,000 head from last week but 4,531 head below the same week last yea... 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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
04/08/19
Expiration Date
04/30/19 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '19
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,496 (-1,592)
180,030 (+6,744)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
145,655 (+9,502)
53,395 (-611)
Producers - Long / Short
38,111 (-3,160)
171,829 (+5,699)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,975 (+1,795)
6,791 (+1,272)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,907 (+8,788)
11,354 (-3,172)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,748 (+714)
42,041 (+2,561)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
123.750 unch
on 04/30/19
128.875 -3.98%
on 04/23/19
-1.950 (-1.55%)
since 03/29/19
3-Month
123.750 unch
on 04/30/19
130.450 -5.14%
on 03/21/19
-4.300 (-3.36%)
since 01/30/19
52-Week
111.100 +11.39%
on 05/17/18
130.450 -5.14%
on 03/21/19
+8.925 (+7.77%)
since 04/30/18

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Hogs Surge

Strong buying takes price sharply higher

Hogs Post Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of as little as 12 cents to $3.22 across the board on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Cattle Rally Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures posted gains of 40 to 90 cents on Monday, with front month April up $1.825. There were no deliveries issued for April on First Notice Day, with the oldest long dated May 15, 2025. Cash...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
Shootin' the Bull about weathering the storm

Cattlemen are having to weather some awfully big economic, inflationary, and discretionary spending storms beating down on consumers while laying in feeders at the top of the known price range.

Cattle Starting Off the Week with Gains

Live cattle futures are pushing higher, with most contracts up 75 to 95 cents. April is up $2.375 on First Notice Day. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
Hogs Rallying on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are posting gains of 25 cents to $2.50 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 16 cents...

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Grain and Livestock Technical Levels in Focus to Start the Week

Grain markets have settled into a range here while cattle markets try to find the strength to keep the rally alive. Tune in as Oliver Sloup brings you the latest information on RFD-TV!

Hogs Look to Come Out of the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents last week. Open interest was down 1,597 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35...

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Cattle Look to New Week After Gaining Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted 65 cent to $2.15 gains on Thursday, with April $7.70 higher on the week. Thursday’s open interest was down 3,156 contracts, mainly in the April contract. Cash trade took off...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
USDA grain reports add perspective while cattle surge

Rain chances increase for Southern Plains in 6-10 day

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 126.417
1st Resistance Point 125.083
Last Price 123.750s
1st Support Level 123.083
2nd Support Level 122.417
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 130.450
Last Price 123.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 123.058
Fibonacci 50% 120.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 118.492
52-Week Low 111.100

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