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Live Cattle Jun '24 (LEM24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Strength

Live cattle futures extended the rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,258 head offered, with a couple bids at $200-201. Feeder cattle futures closed Wednesday with gains of $1.85 to $2.25. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $0.54 on March 18, with the average price at $284.65. 

Ahead of the Friday Cattle on Feed report, analysts estimate to see February placements down 14% from last year on average, with Feb marketings down 8.1%. Last year included 1 more day. March on feed data is expected to total 98.3% compared to the level last year. 

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef report was mixed on Wednesday afternoon, as the Chc/Sel widened to $20.93. Choice boxes were up $6.29 at $329.61/cwt, with Select 55 cents lower at $308.68. Wednesday’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at... 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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
06/10/24
Expiration Date
06/28/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Jun '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 11, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
105,630 (-1,002)
181,877 (+6,259)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
160,739 (+3,002)
63,404 (-4,317)
Producers - Long / Short
47,540 (+2,007)
174,185 (+7,640)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,510 (-1,598)
4,112 (+30)
Managed Money - Long / Short
127,174 (-2,944)
16,113 (-3,481)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,565 (+5,946)
47,291 (-836)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
180.925 +6.95%
on 06/03/24
195.650 -1.10%
on 06/28/24
+8.950 (+4.85%)
since 05/28/24
3-Month
170.250 +13.66%
on 04/12/24
195.650 -1.10%
on 06/28/24
+13.250 (+7.35%)
since 03/28/24
52-Week
162.750 +18.89%
on 12/06/23
195.650 -1.10%
on 06/28/24
+12.425 (+6.86%)
since 06/28/23

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Hogs Close Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures fell lower on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...

HEJ25 : 86.375 (+0.93%)
HEK25 : 89.500 (+0.90%)
HEM25 : 97.275 (+0.80%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Strength

Live cattle futures extended the rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEQ25 : 200.650 (+0.29%)
LEJ25 : 207.250 (+0.21%)
LEM25 : 203.575 (+0.36%)
GFH25 : 287.075 (+0.09%)
GFJ25 : 286.700 (-0.01%)
GFK25 : 287.300 (-0.07%)
Hogs Post Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...

HEJ25 : 86.375 (+0.93%)
HEK25 : 89.500 (+0.90%)
HEM25 : 97.275 (+0.80%)
Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday

Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern...

LEQ25 : 200.650 (+0.29%)
LEJ25 : 207.250 (+0.21%)
LEM25 : 203.575 (+0.36%)
GFH25 : 287.075 (+0.09%)
GFJ25 : 286.700 (-0.01%)
GFK25 : 287.300 (-0.07%)
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Hogs Weakness Extending to Wednesday

Lean hog futures are slipping lower again on Wednesday with contracts down 95 cents to $2.15 at midday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.05 on Wednesday morning,...

HEJ25 : 86.375 (+0.93%)
HEK25 : 89.500 (+0.90%)
HEM25 : 97.275 (+0.80%)
Cattle Strength Continues on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are rallying another $1.60 to $2 on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern action at $205-206. This morning’s...

LEQ25 : 200.650 (+0.29%)
LEJ25 : 207.250 (+0.21%)
LEM25 : 203.575 (+0.36%)
GFH25 : 287.075 (+0.09%)
GFJ25 : 286.700 (-0.01%)
GFK25 : 287.300 (-0.07%)
The Cattle Rally Continues

Cattle futures have had an impressive month, can the rally continue?

Cattle Close Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle futures saw mixed trade at Tuesday’s close, with April up 35 cents and other nearby contracts down 7 to 15 cents. Preliminary open interest was up 2,460 contracts, with April down 2,284 contracts....

LEQ25 : 200.650 (+0.29%)
LEJ25 : 207.250 (+0.21%)
LEM25 : 203.575 (+0.36%)
GFH25 : 287.075 (+0.09%)
GFJ25 : 286.700 (-0.01%)
GFK25 : 287.300 (-0.07%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 197.750
2nd Resistance Point 196.700
1st Resistance Point 195.100
Last Price 193.500s
1st Support Level 192.450
2nd Support Level 191.400
3rd Support Level 189.800

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52-Week High 195.650
Last Price 193.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.082
Fibonacci 50% 179.200
Fibonacci 38.2% 175.318
52-Week Low 162.750

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