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Live Cattle Aug '23 (LEQ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bulls Feel Lucky with Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were $1.45 to $1.97 in the green on the St. Patrick’s Day close. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week settled in at $234-236. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, with gains of $4.32 to $5.22.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $1.30 to $357.05 on March 13. The Monday OKC Feeder cattle auction saw sales on 4,305 head sold, with sales 10-15 higher on feeders and calves up $10-20 for steers and $5-15 for heifers.

The Tuesday update from APHIS on New World Screwworm south of the border showed 1,025 active cases in Mexico. Of that, 28 are in the bordering state of Tamaulipas

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $6.59. Choice boxes were up 65 cents to $403.31, while Select was $2.21 higher to $396.72. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday at 109,000 head, with the week to date total at 207,000 head. That is down 4,000 head fr... 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 Mar 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,753 (+4,720)
174,799 (-1,727)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
136,821 (-9,834)
55,410 (-3,395)
Producers - Long / Short
41,691 (+7,553)
168,075 (-714)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,803 (-990)
5,465 (+830)
Managed Money - Long / Short
120,510 (-7,530)
14,600 (-1,396)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
16,311 (-2,304)
40,810 (-1,999)
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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 Closes Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures posted 22 to 65 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.18 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.45 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was another 16...

HEK26 : 98.625s (+0.31%)
HEJ26 : 93.725s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.775s (+0.49%)
Cattle Bulls Feel Lucky with Gains on Tuesday

Live cattle futures were $1.45 to $1.97 in the green on the St. Patrick’s Day close. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week settled in at $234-236. Feeder cattle futures were in rally...

LEQ26 : 231.325s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 233.700s (+0.79%)
LEJ26 : 235.225s (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 354.800s (+1.41%)
GFH26 : 359.800s (+1.22%)
GFK26 : 350.625s (+1.47%)
Chart of the Day - June Live Cattle

Cattle prices remain in an uptrend, seem like they're set up for another push higher.

Ag Markets Finish Green on St Patrick’s Day

Grain markets got hit hard on Monday but were able to stabilize on Tuesday. Headlines and technicals continue to be key drivers in price action. These are the levels we are watching closely this week....

Shootin' the Bull about cattle feeders

Cattle feeders took it upon themselves to bid feeder cattle higher in the face of mounting input costs the past two days. Feed, fuel, and money remain elevated in comparison to just 3 weeks ago.

Cattle Bulls Feeling Lucky on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are up $1.35 to $1.55. Cash trade settled in at $234-236 live last week, with some $372 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are rallying $3.55 to 4.70 at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index...

LEQ26 : 231.325s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 233.700s (+0.79%)
LEJ26 : 235.225s (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 354.800s (+1.41%)
GFH26 : 359.800s (+1.22%)
GFK26 : 350.625s (+1.47%)
Hogs Slipping on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down a dime to 25 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.04 on Tuesday morning, up $6 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK26 : 98.625s (+0.31%)
HEJ26 : 93.725s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.775s (+0.49%)
Cattle futures firm to start the week

Cattle futures were able to firm in yesterday’s trade, but remain in limbo with a softer technical and seasonal landscape. Can futures keep rallying despite this?

Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed with mixed trade on Monday, as contracts were withing 20 cents of unchanged. Open interest was down 2,301 contracts, with April dropping 4,549 contracts. USDA’s national base...

HEK26 : 98.625s (+0.31%)
HEJ26 : 93.725s (+0.24%)
HEM26 : 107.775s (+0.49%)
Cattle Bulls Look to Push Their Luck to Tuesday

Live cattle futures saw Monday gains of $2.35 to $2.95 at the close. Open interest was up 872 contracts. Cash trade settled in at $234-236 live last week, with some $372 dressed. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ26 : 231.325s (+0.72%)
LEM26 : 233.700s (+0.79%)
LEJ26 : 235.225s (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 354.800s (+1.41%)
GFH26 : 359.800s (+1.22%)
GFK26 : 350.625s (+1.47%)

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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