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Live Cattle Jun '21 (LEM21)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales or bids on the 974 head offered. Feeder cattle futures were back up $3.67 to $4.85 to close out Thursday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 27 cents to $369.42 on January 13.  

Export Sales data showed beef bookings at 11,192 MT in the week of 1/8. South Korea was the largest buyer of 3,800 MT, with 2,000 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were tallied at 11,657 MT for that week. Japan led the way in destinations with 3,400 MT, with 3,100 MT to South Korea.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Thursday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening back out to $1.06. Choice boxes were up $2.24 to $360.77, while Select was $2.06 higher at $359.71. Thursday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 117,000 head, t... 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
06/07/21
Expiration Date
06/30/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Jun '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 6, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,620 (-421)
177,515 (+2,861)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
141,608 (+1,114)
60,882 (-1,425)
Producers - Long / Short
43,545 (-969)
169,290 (+2,856)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,945 (+661)
6,095 (+118)
Managed Money - Long / Short
113,668 (+751)
19,941 (-762)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
27,940 (+363)
40,941 (-663)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
111.475 +9.89%
on 06/01/21
124.225 -1.39%
on 06/23/21
+6.625 (+5.72%)
since 05/28/21
3-Month
111.475 +9.89%
on 06/01/21
125.625 -2.49%
on 04/08/21
+0.275 (+0.22%)
since 03/30/21
52-Week
103.100 +18.82%
on 10/26/20
125.625 -2.49%
on 04/08/21
+19.125 (+18.50%)
since 06/30/20

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Hogs Rally Pushes to Thursday’s Close

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Thursday, with contracts $1.90 to $2.30 higher at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday afternoon due to light volume. The CME...

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
Cattle Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of 90 cents to $1.60 on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
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Hogs Rally Extending to Thursday

Lean hog futures are rallying another $1.60 to $2.05. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 11 cents on Jan 13 at $80.39....

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
Cattle Taking Back Wednesday Losses on Thursday

Live cattle futures are posing 7 cent to $1.35 gains. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
Cattle Look to Thursday following Wednesday Weakness

Live cattle futures slipped back on Wednesday with contracts down $1 to $2.10 as the session closed. Open interest was up 2,246 contracts on Wednesday Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week,...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)
Hogs See New Buying on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $1 to $1.45 at the close. New buying was noted, with open interest rising 9,542 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEJ26 : 95.000s (+2.48%)
HEG26 : 87.800s (+2.45%)
HEK26 : 98.475s (+1.97%)
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Cattle Fall Back to Close Wednesday

Live cattle futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down $1 to $2.10. Cash trade has yet to get fully kicked off this week, as last week was $232-233 across the country. The Wednesday morning...

LEM26 : 233.900s (+0.68%)
LEJ26 : 238.425s (+0.46%)
LEG26 : 236.050s (+0.38%)
GFH26 : 364.550s (+1.35%)
GFF26 : 368.425s (+1.01%)
GFJ26 : 362.925s (+1.33%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 124.633
2nd Resistance Point 123.967
1st Resistance Point 123.233
Last Price 122.500s
1st Support Level 121.833
2nd Support Level 121.167
3rd Support Level 120.433

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52-Week High 125.625
Last Price 122.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 117.020
Fibonacci 50% 114.363
Fibonacci 38.2% 111.705
52-Week Low 103.100

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