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Live Cattle Aug '21 (LEQ21)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Tuesday After Monday Rally

Live cattle slipped off the midday highs into the close, but were still $1.40 to $2.37 higher on Monday. There have yet to be any delivery notices for April futures through Monday. Cash action was quiet on Monday, with last week reported @ $182 in the South and Northern action at $293-295 in the beef and $184-185 live. Feeders rallied $1.95 to $4.27 to try and reverse the recent weakness.  The CME Feeder Cattle index was down a sharp $3.50 on April 12 to $241.07. 

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Monday afternoon report. Choice was up 31 cents to $0.88, with Select dropping $4.20 to $291.34. That widened the Chc/Sel spread out to $9.54. Monday’s USDA estimated cattle slaughter was pegged at 121,000. That is even with the previous Monday and down 1,057 head from the same Monday last year.

Apr 24 Live Cattle  closed at $180.300, up $1.400,

Jun 24 Live Cattle  closed at $173.825, up $2.350,

Aug 24 Live Cattle  closed at $171.125, up $2.375, 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
$2,695/2,450
First Notice Date
08/09/21
Expiration Date
08/31/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 9, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
103,152 (-929)
145,631 (-11,660)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
100,435 (-15,003)
51,464 (-3,918)
Producers - Long / Short
45,106 (-2,982)
140,137 (-10,151)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,739 (+1,758)
2,187 (-1,804)
Managed Money - Long / Short
66,119 (-14,136)
23,983 (+4,352)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,316 (-867)
27,481 (-8,270)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
118.700 +0.21%
on 08/31/21
127.475 -6.69%
on 08/24/21
-3.125 (-2.56%)
since 07/30/21
3-Month
114.625 +3.77%
on 06/01/21
127.475 -6.69%
on 08/24/21
+0.350 (+0.30%)
since 05/28/21
52-Week
102.375 +16.19%
on 10/20/20
127.475 -6.69%
on 08/24/21
+12.425 (+11.66%)
since 08/28/20

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Cattle and hogs were able to not only hold ground but gain some ground back in yesterday's trade. Can we see a bigger rally?

Hogs Switch Focus to Tuesday with Stronger Monday Cutout

Lean hogs posted mixed trade on Monday, with the front months 37 to 45 cents higher and other contracts down 10 to 67 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down 89 cents in the...

HEK24 : 94.800 (+0.50%)
HEN24 : 104.175 (+0.41%)
KMK24 : 101.400s (+0.15%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday After Monday Rally

Live cattle slipped off the midday highs into the close, but were still $1.40 to $2.37 higher on Monday. There have yet to be any delivery notices for April futures through Monday. Cash action was quiet...

LEJ24 : 181.000 (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 174.350 (+0.30%)
LEQ24 : 172.000 (+0.51%)
GFJ24 : 239.525 (-0.01%)
GFK24 : 238.175 (+0.07%)
GFQ24 : 250.125 (+0.14%)
Hogs Mixed at the Close

Lean hogs posted mixed trade on Monday, with the front months 37 to 45 cents higher and other contracts down 10 to 67 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down 89 cents in the...

HEK24 : 94.800 (+0.50%)
HEN24 : 104.175 (+0.41%)
KMK24 : 101.400s (+0.15%)
Cattle Try to Reverse Weakness With Monday Rally

Live cattle slipped off the midday highs into the close, but were still $1.40 to $2.37 higher on Monday. There have yet to be any delivery notices for April futures through Monday. Cash action was quiet...

LEJ24 : 181.000 (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 174.350 (+0.30%)
LEQ24 : 172.000 (+0.51%)
GFJ24 : 239.525 (-0.01%)
GFK24 : 238.175 (+0.07%)
GFQ24 : 250.125 (+0.14%)
Cattle Markets Bounce Back on Monday

Short covering on Monday

Shootin' the Bull about buying June cattle

Today's price action suggests a good chance the bottom of the triangle has been found.  I recommend buying June live cattle with a sell stop to exit only at $170.20.  This is a sales solicitation.

Hogs Mixed on Monday

Lean hogs are showing a slight bounce in the nearbys on Monday, with May up 15 cents and June up 22. Other contracts are down 55 cents to $1.10. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price not...

HEK24 : 94.800 (+0.50%)
HEN24 : 104.175 (+0.41%)
KMK24 : 101.400s (+0.15%)
Cattle Shoot Higher on Monday

Live cattle are recovering from last Friday’s drop, as contracts are up $1.60 to $2.85 on Monday so far. Cash trade last week was reported @ $182 in the South, a $2 drop on the week, with Northern action...

LEJ24 : 181.000 (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 174.350 (+0.30%)
LEQ24 : 172.000 (+0.51%)
GFJ24 : 239.525 (-0.01%)
GFK24 : 238.175 (+0.07%)
GFQ24 : 250.125 (+0.14%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 126.033
2nd Resistance Point 124.517
1st Resistance Point 121.733
Last Price 118.950s
1st Support Level 117.433
2nd Support Level 115.917
3rd Support Level 113.133

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52-Week High 127.475
Last Price 118.950s
Fibonacci 61.8% 117.887
Fibonacci 50% 114.925
Fibonacci 38.2% 111.963
52-Week Low 102.375

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