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Live Cattle Apr '26 (LEJ26)

209.575s -2.775 (-1.31%) 06/13/25 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Jun 13th, 2025
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Day Low
208.775
Day High
211.850
Open 211.675
Previous Close 212.350 212.350
Volume 2,357 2,357
Open Interest 14,865 14,865
Stochastic %K 74.79% 74.79%
Weighted Alpha +17.12 +17.12
5-Day Change -2.775 (-1.31%) -2.775 (-1.31%)
52-Week Range 181.075 - 213.975 181.075 - 213.975
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall on Friday as Cash Takes a Breather

Live cattle futures posted Friday losses of $3.10 to $4.50, as pressure from a weaker equity market added to a risk off approach. June slipped back $1.20 this week. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in TX and $233-238 KS so far this week. Northern trade was $380 dressed and $240-242 trade in NE, steady to $2 lower than last week. Feeder cattle futures were heading lower into the Friday close, losing $4.75 to $5.10, with August down $3.72 over the course of the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up $1.25 on June 12 with an average price of $317.10.

Commitment of Traders data from Friday afternoon showed managed money at a net long of 137,836 contracts in live cattle futures and options as of June 10th, an increase of 6,031 contracts. Spec traders in feeder cattle futures and options added 1,135 contracts to their record net long of 35,962 contracts by Tuesday.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher on Friday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $14... 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
04/06/26 (296 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/26 (320 days)

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Live Cattle Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr 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
202.400 +3.54%
on 05/16/25
Period Open: 209.525
213.975 -2.06%
on 06/10/25
+0.050 (+0.02%)
since 05/13/25
3-Month
192.000 +9.15%
on 04/07/25
Period Open: 199.175
213.975 -2.06%
on 06/10/25
+10.400 (+5.22%)
since 03/13/25

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Cattle Fall on Friday as Cash Takes a Breather

Live cattle futures posted Friday losses of $3.10 to $4.50, as pressure from a weaker equity market added to a risk off approach. June slipped back $1.20 this week. Cash trade has been reported at $235...

LEV25 : 209.925s (-2.06%)
LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
LEM25 : 225.100s (-1.36%)
GFU25 : 305.600s (-1.59%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
GFV25 : 303.350s (-1.65%)
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Hogs Posting Mixed Trade

Lean hog futures are mixed on Friday, with nearbys up 10 to 50 cents and other contracts weaker. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $104.05 on Friday morning, down $1.14...

HEQ25 : 110.125s (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 109.475s (+0.53%)
HEV25 : 94.200s (+0.29%)
Cattle Falling on Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.10 to $3.50 losses so far on Friday, as pressure from a weaker equity market is adding to a risk off approach. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in TX and $233-238...

LEV25 : 209.925s (-2.06%)
LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
LEM25 : 225.100s (-1.36%)
GFU25 : 305.600s (-1.59%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
GFV25 : 303.350s (-1.65%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures settled Thursday with contracts down 27 to a nickel higher. Preliminary open interest was up 2,163 contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.95...

HEQ25 : 110.125s (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 109.475s (+0.53%)
HEV25 : 94.200s (+0.29%)
Cattle Look to Round Out Friday, After Pulling Back from All-Time Highs

Live cattle futures saw June with 37 cent gains on Thursday, trying to keep up with the cash market, as other contracts were down 67 cents to $1.07. Preliminary open interest had been dropping on Thursday,...

LEV25 : 209.925s (-2.06%)
LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
LEM25 : 225.100s (-1.36%)
GFU25 : 305.600s (-1.59%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
GFV25 : 303.350s (-1.65%)
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WASDE Report Dud - Feeders Look Fragile

Will Cattle Prices Correct Lower?

Live and feeder cattle futures continue to reach higher highs and have risen to record levels. As we are now in the peak demand season for beef, prices could rise even higher in the coming weeks.

LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
Hogs Still Climbing on Thursday

Lean hog futures are trading with 17 to 30 cent gains on Thursday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $105.19 on Thursday morning, down $1.96 from the day prior. The CME...

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HEN25 : 109.475s (+0.53%)
HEV25 : 94.200s (+0.29%)
Cattle Mixed on Thursday, with Weakness in Some Contracts

Live cattle futures are up 92 cents in the nearby June contract, trying to catch cash. Other contracts are down 30 to 45 cents. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week, with...

LEV25 : 209.925s (-2.06%)
LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
LEM25 : 225.100s (-1.36%)
GFU25 : 305.600s (-1.59%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
GFV25 : 303.350s (-1.65%)
WASDE

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ZSN25 : 1069-6s (+2.64%)
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XBQ25 : 187.75s (+1.08%)
KOQ25 : 3,927s (+2.29%)
SWQ25 : 465.30s (-0.21%)
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ZON25 : 386-4s (+1.78%)
BJN25 : 1.8700s (-0.37%)
ZMN25 : 291.9s (-0.88%)
MLU25 : 202.75s (+2.01%)
ZCN25 : 444-4s (+1.37%)
Mixed Signals in the Livestock Markets

Livestock markets were a bit mixed in Wednesday’s trade as participants grapple with strong fundamentals and potential future headline risks.

What Is Driving Global De-Dollarization?

The US has been able to do what fear mongers squawked about the past number of years: A global move away from the US dollar as the safe-haven currency of choice.

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Cattle Looks to Thursday with Wednesday Pressure

Live cattle futures closed mixed, with front months up 75 cents and other contracts down 17 to 65 cents. Preliminary OI was down 900 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the...

LEV25 : 209.925s (-2.06%)
LEQ25 : 212.450s (-2.07%)
LEM25 : 225.100s (-1.36%)
GFU25 : 305.600s (-1.59%)
GFQ25 : 306.425s (-1.55%)
GFV25 : 303.350s (-1.65%)
Hogs Look to Thursday Amid Cutout Strength

Lean hog futures closed out the Wednesday with 22 to 65 cent gains across most contracts. Preliminary open interest was up 5,066 contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported...

HEQ25 : 110.125s (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 109.475s (+0.53%)
HEV25 : 94.200s (+0.29%)
Hogs Push Higher on Wednesday, as Cash and Cutout Strength Continues

Lean hog futures settled Wednesday with 22 to 65 cent gains across most contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $107.33 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.49 from the...

HEQ25 : 110.125s (-0.05%)
HEN25 : 109.475s (+0.53%)
HEV25 : 94.200s (+0.29%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 214.433
2nd Resistance Point 213.142
1st Resistance Point 211.358
Last Price 209.575s
1st Support Level 208.283
2nd Support Level 206.992
3rd Support Level 205.208

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52-Week High 213.975
Last Price 209.575s
Fibonacci 61.8% 201.407
Fibonacci 50% 197.525
Fibonacci 38.2% 193.643
52-Week Low 181.075

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