Live Cattle Apr '24 (LEJ24)
Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary
Live cattle futures are trading with $2.32 to $4.20 gains in most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade last week was centered around $246 across the country, with a few late sales of $248. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.30 to $4.20 in the front months on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 2 cents to $369.34 on April 24. The weekly OKC feeder cattle action showed mostly steady action on the 6,573 head sold.
Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday morning, with the Chc/Sel at $1.89. Choice boxes were down 38 cents to $389.18, while Select was $1.31 lower at $387.29. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 106,000 head for Monday. That is up 9,000 head from last week and 1,733 head above the same week last year. Â
Apr 26 Live Cattle  are at $252.750, up $2.325,
Jun 26 Live Cattle  are at $253.150, up $4.200,
Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $248.825, up $3.450,
Apr 26 Feeder Cattle  are at $371.875, up $1.300
May 26 Feede... Read more
Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 5:31PM CDT
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