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Live Cattle Aug '23 (LEQ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Close Out April Following Midweek Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts down 25 cents to $1.75 higher. Open interest was up 3,401 contracts. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across the country and working up to $256-257 on Wednesday. The Fed cattle exchange online auction showed sales on 517 of the 1,036 head offered, at $256-258, with one dressed lot at $404. Feeder cattle futures are mixed, with front month and soon to expire (tomorrow) April up 20 cents and other contracts down 55 cents to 37 cents higher. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 18 cents to $369.80 on April 28. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel at $1.80. Choice boxes were down 85 cents to $388.05, while Select was $2.53 lower at $386.25. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 109,000 head for Wednesday, taking the weekly to... 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
08/07/23
Expiration Date
08/31/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,446 (-1,300)
182,558 (-6,312)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
156,520 (-1,057)
54,047 (+2,058)
Producers - Long / Short
28,252 (-2,857)
175,183 (-7,448)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
66,890 (+1,280)
6,071 (+859)
Managed Money - Long / Short
142,863 (-370)
10,047 (-347)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,657 (-687)
44,000 (+2,405)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
177.475 +1.27%
on 08/18/23
181.700 -1.09%
on 08/10/23
+1.675 (+0.94%)
since 07/31/23
3-Month
167.325 +7.41%
on 06/01/23
182.975 -1.78%
on 07/20/23
+12.050 (+7.19%)
since 05/31/23
52-Week
149.800 +19.98%
on 09/29/22
182.975 -1.78%
on 07/20/23
+26.600 (+17.37%)
since 08/26/22

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Hogs Look to Thursday after Posting Gains on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 25 cents to $1.85 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.25 on Wednesday afternoon, up 69 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 103.150 (-0.58%)
HEK26 : 94.100 (-1.05%)
HEN26 : 106.050 (-0.21%)
Cattle Look to Close Out April Following Midweek Cash Strength

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts down 25 cents to $1.75 higher. Open interest was...

LEQ26 : 248.575 (-0.46%)
LEM26 : 253.825 (-0.56%)
LEJ26 : 257.325 (+0.18%)
GFK26 : 371.050 (-0.12%)
GFJ26 : 373.775 (+0.40%)
GFQ26 : 372.075 (-0.12%)
Hogs Post Midweek Rally

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 25 cents to $1.85 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.25 on Wednesday afternoon, up 69 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 103.150 (-0.58%)
HEK26 : 94.100 (-1.05%)
HEN26 : 106.050 (-0.21%)
Cattle Close Mixed on Wednesday with Front Months Rallying on Cash Trade

Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts down 25 cents to $1.75 higher. Cash trade got kicked...

LEQ26 : 248.575 (-0.46%)
LEM26 : 253.825 (-0.56%)
LEJ26 : 257.325 (+0.18%)
GFK26 : 371.050 (-0.12%)
GFJ26 : 373.775 (+0.40%)
GFQ26 : 372.075 (-0.12%)
Shootin' the Bull about abnormalities in the industry

There are multiple abnormalities taking place within the industry that are expected to continue to reshape it.

Hog Bulls In Rally Mode on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are showing a midweek rally, up 82 cents to $1.85 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.87 on Wednesday morning, up 62 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEM26 : 103.150 (-0.58%)
HEK26 : 94.100 (-1.05%)
HEN26 : 106.050 (-0.21%)
Cattle Trade Mixed on Wednesday, with Front Months Rally with Cash

Live cattle futures are rallying in nearby April, up $3.27 to follow cash. Other contracts are 85 cents higher to 20 cents lower. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, starting at $250-252 across...

LEQ26 : 248.575 (-0.46%)
LEM26 : 253.825 (-0.56%)
LEJ26 : 257.325 (+0.18%)
GFK26 : 371.050 (-0.12%)
GFJ26 : 373.775 (+0.40%)
GFQ26 : 372.075 (-0.12%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts down 20 to 77 cents. Open interest was up 608 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.56 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.32...

HEM26 : 103.150 (-0.58%)
HEK26 : 94.100 (-1.05%)
HEN26 : 106.050 (-0.21%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade with Cash Leading the Way

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $2.12 to $4.55. Open interest was up 8,650 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade got kicked off early again this week, but on a higher,...

LEQ26 : 248.575 (-0.46%)
LEM26 : 253.825 (-0.56%)
LEJ26 : 257.325 (+0.18%)
GFK26 : 371.050 (-0.12%)
GFJ26 : 373.775 (+0.40%)
GFQ26 : 372.075 (-0.12%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 181.892
2nd Resistance Point 180.808
1st Resistance Point 180.267
Last Price 179.725s
1st Support Level 178.642
2nd Support Level 177.558
3rd Support Level 177.017

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52-Week High 182.975
Last Price 179.725s
Fibonacci 61.8% 170.302
Fibonacci 50% 166.388
Fibonacci 38.2% 162.473
52-Week Low 149.800

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