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Live Cattle Aug '22 (LEQ22)
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Closed Mixed on Midweek Positioning

Live cattle futures were stronger on Wednesday, as the feeders faded. Fat cattle settled the session 2 to 37 cents higher, leaving the Dec contract at a $1.90 loss for the week and a $6 loss from the LoC high. The front month feeder cattle futures were 12 to 82 cents in the red on the day. Nov futures were contrary to the others with a 7c gain on the day. Thursday’s cash market was shown from $182 to $184. The CME Feeder Cattle Index increased 11 cents to $251.90. 

USDA saw Wholesale Boxed Beef prices lower for Wednesday. Choice was down $3.31 and Select fell 72 cents. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 128,000 head for Tuesday. That has the week-to-date pace at 253k head – trailing LW by 2k and the same week last year by 5k head. 

 

Oct 23 Cattle  closed at $182.200, up $0.075,

Dec 23 Cattle  closed at $186.025, up $0.375,

Feb 24 Cattle  closed at $190.375, up $0.075,

Oct 23 Feeder Cattle  closed at $247.775, down $0.825... 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
$2,035/1,850
First Notice Date
08/08/22
Expiration Date
08/31/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 26, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
93,442 (-636)
171,704 (-5,698)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
151,766 (-1,705)
56,662 (+2,672)
Producers - Long / Short
32,781 (-329)
165,606 (-5,268)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,523 (+83)
1,960 (-40)
Managed Money - Long / Short
119,333 (+74)
15,570 (-1,317)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
32,433 (-1,779)
41,092 (+3,989)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
136.275 +3.87%
on 08/01/22
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+5.100 (+3.74%)
since 07/29/22
3-Month
130.725 +8.28%
on 06/01/22
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+11.175 (+8.57%)
since 05/31/22
52-Week
126.800 +11.63%
on 09/13/21
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+6.850 (+5.09%)
since 08/27/21

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HEV23 : 79.925s (-0.06%)
HEG24 : 73.100s (+0.52%)
KMV23 : 92.025s (+0.49%)
Cattle Closed Mixed on Midweek Positioning

Live cattle futures were stronger on Wednesday, as the feeders faded. Fat cattle settled the session 2 to 37 cents higher, leaving the Dec contract at a $1.90 loss for the week and a $6 loss from the LoC...

LEV23 : 182.200s (+0.04%)
LEZ23 : 186.025s (+0.20%)
LEG24 : 190.375s (+0.04%)
GFV23 : 247.775s (-0.33%)
GFX23 : 250.425s (+0.03%)
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HEV23 : 79.925s (-0.06%)
HEZ23 : 69.175s (+0.14%)
KMV23 : 92.025s (+0.49%)
Cattle Mixed with Weaker Feeders through Midday

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LEV23 : 182.200s (+0.04%)
LEZ23 : 186.025s (+0.20%)
LEG24 : 190.375s (+0.04%)
LEY00 : 184.000s (unch)
GFV23 : 247.775s (-0.33%)
GFX23 : 250.425s (+0.03%)
Hogs Down $9 in 9 days

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HEV23 : 79.925s (-0.06%)
HEG24 : 73.100s (+0.52%)
KMV23 : 92.025s (+0.49%)
Cattle Closed Lower on Tuesday, Beef Under Pressure

Cattle ended Tuesday’s session with triple digit losses, worse in the feeders. Front month feeder cattle futures were down by >ver $5 for 2% losses on the day. That left the October contract $14 off...

LEV23 : 182.200s (+0.04%)
LEZ23 : 186.025s (+0.20%)
LEG24 : 190.375s (+0.04%)
GFV23 : 247.775s (-0.33%)
GFX23 : 250.425s (+0.03%)
Shootin' the Bull about from shifting to avalanche

It started as a shift, and is now believed an avalanche.  Consumer demand is drying up.  Packers are going to continue to keep slaughter rates at levels beneficial to them.  This leaves the cattle feeder,...

Cattle Closed Lower on Tuesday

Cattle ended Tuesday’s session with triple digit losses led by the feeders. Front month feeder cattle futures were down by over $5 for 2% losses on the day. That left the October contract $14 off the...

LEV23 : 182.200s (+0.04%)
LEZ23 : 186.025s (+0.20%)
LEG24 : 190.375s (+0.04%)
GFV23 : 247.775s (-0.33%)
GFX23 : 250.425s (+0.03%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 147.300
2nd Resistance Point 146.150
1st Resistance Point 143.850
Last Price 141.550s
1st Support Level 140.400
2nd Support Level 139.250
3rd Support Level 136.950

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52-Week High 145.000
Last Price 141.550s
Fibonacci 61.8% 138.048
Fibonacci 50% 135.900
Fibonacci 38.2% 133.752
52-Week Low 126.800

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