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Live Cattle Jun '25 (LEM25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Futures Fall on Friday, Ignoring Stronger Cash Trade

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 this week. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far this week, with southern action $256-258 and northern trade at $258-260. Feeder cattle futures were down $1.87 to $2.65 at the close, with May up $1.05 on the day. August was down $7.95 this week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $2.54 to $374.83 on May 7.  

Managed money increased their net long position in live cattle futures and options during the week of 5/5 by 5,374 contracts, taking it to 141,965 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options, specs added back 1,636 contracts to their net long to 18,725 contracts on Tuesday.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at a $3.38 premium to Choice. Choice boxes were up $1.45 to $388.39, while Select was 59 cents higher at $385.01. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for the week at 527,00... Read more

Pigs on a pig farm by artbyPixel via iStock
Hogs Post Mixed Trade on Friday

Lean hog futures were mixed to close the week, with contracts down 75 cents to 67 cents higher across the board. June was $2.65 lower this week. USDA’s...

Man feeding cows on farm in cowshed by JackF via iStock
Cattle Futures Fall on Friday, Ignoring Stronger Cash Trade

Live cattle futures slipped back lower on Friday, falling 82 cents to $1.67, as June was down $4.10 this week. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far...

Cattle in feed lot by Clinton Austin via iStock
Cattle Futures Weaken While Cash Prices Surge

Futures sink while cash swims

Cattle by Penny via Pixabay
Shootin' the Bull about doing whatever it takes

Cattlemen continue to bid whatever price necessary to bring inventory home. That appears the simplest part of the equation.

Close up of cow looking at camera by Avelino Calvar Martinez via Pixabay
Cattle Ignoring Cash Trade and Falling on Friday

Live cattle futures are showing 97 cents to $1.85 losses across most contracts on Fruday. Cash trade has mostly been $256-260 so far this week, with southern...

Piglets in a pasture by Beatrice Hohl via Pixabay
Hogs Trading Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures are mixed, with contracts up 40 to 60 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to thin...

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Dell Just Got a New Street-High Price Target as Agentic AI Sweetens the Bull Case

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Bill Ackman’s New IPO Was Supposed to Be a Big Deal. Now He’s Blaming Retail Investors as PSUS Stock Falls.

Bill Ackman’s high-profile Pershing Square USA IPO quickly slid below its offering price, and while he attributes the selloff to retail-driven technical...

Wall Street Is Bullish on These 2 Asia ETFs. It’s Time to Party Like It’s the 1980s.

ETFs representing bets on Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan are powering higher in 2026.

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