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Live Cattle Aug '20 (LEQ20)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extend Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed Tuesday with gains of 50 to 75 cents. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with last week reported at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures posted another rally of $3.20 to $3.45 across most contracts on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $9.26 to $362.37 on January 5. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction had an estimated 9,266 head sold, with sales of $3-10 higher on feeder steers and heifers up $10-20. Calves were up $15-20.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread tightening to 17 cents. Choice boxes were down $2.45 to $351.25, while Select was 42 cents lower at $351.08. Tuesday’s USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 118,000 head, with the week to date total at 233,000 head. That was a 7,000 head drop from last week but 9327 head below last year. 

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $236.625, up $0.750,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed 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
$3,630/3,300
First Notice Date
08/10/20
Expiration Date
08/31/20 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 30, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
109,041 (-405)
174,654 (-448)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
140,494 (+445)
62,307 (+1,052)
Producers - Long / Short
44,514 (+142)
166,434 (-342)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,284 (-472)
5,977 (-31)
Managed Money - Long / Short
112,917 (-108)
20,703 (+992)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
27,577 (+553)
41,604 (+60)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
101.775 +2.68%
on 08/05/20
108.225 -3.44%
on 08/17/20
+1.675 (+1.63%)
since 07/31/20
3-Month
93.575 +11.68%
on 06/15/20
108.225 -3.44%
on 08/17/20
+4.900 (+4.92%)
since 05/29/20
52-Week
80.500 +29.81%
on 04/06/20
117.550 -11.10%
on 01/15/20
+1.025 (+0.99%)
since 08/29/19

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Cattle Extend Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed Tuesday with gains of 50 to 75 cents. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week with last week reported at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures posted another...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with nearby February down 47 cents on Tuesday, with other contracts steady to a dime higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $76.36 on Tuesday afternoon, up $10...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Shootin' the Bull about gulping negative margins

Only $6.47 in the spread between March feeders and August fats to the previous historical spread width of $136.67.

Hogs Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted are back to mixed action so far on Tuesday, with front months within 35 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported Tuesday morning due to low volume....

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Cattle Posting Tuesday Midday Strength

Live cattle futures are showing 30 to 55 cent gains so far on Tuesday. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle futures are up another $1.95 to $2.30 at midday....

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade Following Monday Gains

Live cattle futures closed with mostly higher action, up 82 cents to $1.25, as the exception was February, down 12 cents. Open interest was up 214 contracts. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Hogs Post Monday Rally Despite Weaker Cutout

Lean hog futures posted gains of $2.05 to $2.50 gains in the front months on Monday. Preliminary open interest was up 5,225 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.36 on Monday...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)
Cattle Close Mostly Higher on Monday

Live cattle futures closed with mostly higher action, up 82 cents to $1.25, as the exception was February, down 12 cents. Cash trade from last week settled in at $232-233 across the country. Feeder cattle...

LEM26 : 232.075s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 237.375s (+0.24%)
LEG26 : 236.625s (+0.32%)
GFH26 : 359.025s (+0.97%)
GFF26 : 362.175s (+0.89%)
GFJ26 : 358.125s (+0.91%)
Hogs Rally on Monday

Lean hog futures posted gains of $2.05 to $2.50 gains in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.36 on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 41...

HEJ26 : 91.575s (+0.08%)
HEG26 : 85.675s (-0.55%)
HEK26 : 95.625s (+0.05%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 104.933
1st Resistance Point 104.717
Last Price 104.500s
1st Support Level 104.067
2nd Support Level 103.633
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 117.550
Last Price 104.500s
Fibonacci 61.8% 103.397
Fibonacci 50% 99.025
Fibonacci 38.2% 94.653
52-Week Low 80.500

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