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Live Cattle Jun '23 (LEM23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extending Bounce to Wednesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are up 27 to 95 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400 in NE. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $256 sales on 307 head of the 752 offered. Feeder cattle futures are 92 cent to $1.47 higher at Wednesday’s midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 21 cents to $375.33 on May 4. 

The Tuesday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 1,674 active cases of in Mexico as of Monday. There were 126 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas (3 within a range of 96-97 miles of the US border), 21 active in Nuevo Leon (6 within a range of 80-97 miles of the US border), and 4 in Coahuila.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread at 87 cents premium to Select. Choice boxes were down $1.62 to $390.72, while Select was 65 cents lower at $391.59. USDA estimated f... 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
06/05/23
Expiration Date
06/30/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Jun '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,257 (+4,811)
187,736 (+5,178)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
157,509 (+989)
57,171 (+3,124)
Producers - Long / Short
32,748 (+4,496)
179,912 (+4,729)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
67,454 (+564)
6,769 (+698)
Managed Money - Long / Short
143,609 (+746)
12,049 (+2,002)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,900 (+243)
45,122 (+1,122)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
168.025 +8.02%
on 05/31/23
182.875 -0.75%
on 06/07/23
+12.625 (+7.48%)
since 05/30/23
3-Month
160.100 +13.37%
on 04/05/23
182.875 -0.75%
on 06/07/23
+20.500 (+12.73%)
since 03/30/23
52-Week
147.075 +23.41%
on 07/05/22
182.875 -0.75%
on 06/07/23
+33.350 (+22.51%)
since 06/30/22

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Cattle Extending Bounce to Wednesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are up 27 to 95 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400 in NE. The Wednesday Fed...

LEV26 : 243.725 (+0.21%)
LEQ26 : 248.900s (+0.22%)
LEM26 : 253.475s (+0.10%)
GFQ26 : 373.050s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 372.400s (+0.15%)
GFU26 : 371.300s (+0.25%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Recovery

Lean hog futures are down 92 cents to $1.57 at Wednesday’s midday. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 2,508 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $94.79 on Wednesday morning,...

HEM26 : 99.700s (-1.70%)
HEK26 : 91.700s (-1.19%)
HEN26 : 102.250s (-1.23%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Recovery

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 2,508 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer...

HEM26 : 99.700s (-1.70%)
HEK26 : 91.700s (-1.19%)
HEN26 : 102.250s (-1.23%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Open interest was up 1,878 contracts. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this...

LEV26 : 243.725 (+0.21%)
LEQ26 : 248.900s (+0.22%)
LEM26 : 253.475s (+0.10%)
GFQ26 : 373.050s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 372.400s (+0.15%)
GFU26 : 371.300s (+0.25%)
Hogs Recover on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27...

HEM26 : 99.700s (-1.70%)
HEK26 : 91.700s (-1.19%)
HEN26 : 102.250s (-1.23%)
Cattle Rallies Back on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.47 to $2.92 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week, with a few light sales of $400...

LEV26 : 243.725 (+0.21%)
LEQ26 : 248.900s (+0.22%)
LEM26 : 253.475s (+0.10%)
GFQ26 : 373.050s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 372.400s (+0.15%)
GFU26 : 371.300s (+0.25%)
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Has the Grain Bubble Popped?

Shootin' the Bull about congesting fundamentals

There is seemingly a lot of congestion at this top.  Both packers and cattle feeders are losing money.  Projected margins reflect significant losses for both.

Cattle Trading with Tuesday Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are trading 92 cents to $2.27 higher so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week finished out near $256-257. It has been quiet so far this week. Feeder cattle futures are $4 to $5...

LEV26 : 243.725 (+0.21%)
LEQ26 : 248.900s (+0.22%)
LEM26 : 253.475s (+0.10%)
GFQ26 : 373.050s (+0.20%)
GFK26 : 372.400s (+0.15%)
GFU26 : 371.300s (+0.25%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 184.633
2nd Resistance Point 183.067
1st Resistance Point 182.283
Last Price 181.500s
1st Support Level 179.933
2nd Support Level 178.367
3rd Support Level 177.583

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52-Week High 182.875
Last Price 181.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 169.199
Fibonacci 50% 164.975
Fibonacci 38.2% 160.751
52-Week Low 147.075

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