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Live Cattle Aug '25 (LEQ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Showing Steady Trade, as Feeders Extend Rally

Live cattle futures are trading steady to 25 cents lower so far on Tuesday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures are up $2 to $3.10 so far on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 60 cents to $347.37 on December 12. The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction showed 8,258 head sold. Feeders were $4-8 higher on the steers and steady to up $3 for heifers. Calves were $5-10 lower for steers and down $10-20 on heifers.

Commitment of Traders data for the week ending on November 25 showed managed money trimming 4,420 contracts from their net long to 92,911 contracts, the smallest since October 2024. In feeder cattle futures and options, specs were cutting back their net long by 1,382 contracts to 16,048 contracts.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in Tuesday morning’s report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $11.21. Choice boxes were up 78 cents to $360.24, while Select was $1.73 higher at $349.03. USDA federal... 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
08/04/25
Expiration Date
08/29/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 25, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,957 (+3,004)
174,995 (+2,250)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
143,496 (-2,147)
61,825 (+237)
Producers - Long / Short
45,264 (+1,834)
161,334 (+1,657)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,928 (+774)
10,896 (+197)
Managed Money - Long / Short
111,973 (-3,623)
20,705 (+1,136)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
31,523 (+1,476)
41,120 (-899)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
226.975 +6.58%
on 07/31/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+12.175 (+5.30%)
since 07/29/25
3-Month
207.700 +16.47%
on 06/26/25
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+31.825 (+15.15%)
since 05/29/25
52-Week
168.775 +43.33%
on 09/09/24
246.775 -1.98%
on 08/27/25
+68.675 (+39.64%)
since 08/28/24

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Cattle Showing Steady Trade, as Feeders Extend Rally

Live cattle futures are trading steady to 25 cents lower so far on Tuesday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. Feeder cattle futures are up $2 to $3.10 so far on Tuesday....

LEJ26 : 229.700 (-0.14%)
LEG26 : 230.000 (-0.24%)
LEZ25 : 230.625 (-0.09%)
GFH26 : 336.150 (+0.39%)
GFF26 : 342.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 334.875 (+0.33%)
Hogs Posting Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with 75 to 90 cent gains in the nearbys on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $3.09 in the Tuesday morning report at $69.91. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 19...

HEJ26 : 89.650 (+0.82%)
HEG26 : 84.525 (+0.81%)
HEK26 : 93.375 (+0.95%)
Cattle Prices Are Climbing Higher. Here’s 1 Way to Trade the Trend.

March feeder cattle futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

GFH26 : 336.150 (+0.39%)
Hogs Start the Week with Losses

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. Open intertest suggested long liquidation, dropping 2,618 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEJ26 : 89.650 (+0.82%)
HEG26 : 84.525 (+0.81%)
HEK26 : 93.375 (+0.95%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures saw gains at the Monday close, with contracts up 62 cents to $1.02. Open interest was up just 846 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was...

LEJ26 : 229.700 (-0.14%)
LEG26 : 230.000 (-0.24%)
LEZ25 : 230.625 (-0.09%)
GFH26 : 336.150 (+0.39%)
GFF26 : 342.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 334.875 (+0.33%)
Cattle Bulls Push Higher into the Close

Live cattle futures saw gains at the Monday close, with contracts up 62 cents to $1.02. Cash trade was stronger last week, as most of the country was $230. A few sales in the north reached $234. Feeder...

LEJ26 : 229.700 (-0.14%)
LEG26 : 230.000 (-0.24%)
LEZ25 : 230.625 (-0.09%)
GFH26 : 336.150 (+0.39%)
GFF26 : 342.050 (+0.63%)
GFJ26 : 334.875 (+0.33%)
Hogs Fall Back on Monday

Lean hog futures close the Monday session with losses of 40 to 67 cents, as contracts pulled off their early lows. USDA’s national base hog price was up $1.40 in the Monday afternoon report at $72.68....

HEJ26 : 89.650 (+0.82%)
HEG26 : 84.525 (+0.81%)
HEK26 : 93.375 (+0.95%)
Hogs Pullback

Hog production soars

Grain Markets Continue to Drift Lower

Oliver Sloup on Markets on the Move: Grain markets saw some chart damage on Friday which led to additional weakness to start this week’s trade. Where’s the support? Tune in for more.

Shootin' the Bull about further rationing

Cattle feeders are continuing to bid higher for incoming inventory, at a time when even fewer cattle are anticipated available, and woefully too much production capacity.

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 248.950
2nd Resistance Point 246.100
1st Resistance Point 244.000
Last Price 241.900s
1st Support Level 239.050
2nd Support Level 236.200
3rd Support Level 234.100

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52-Week High 246.775
Last Price 241.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 216.979
Fibonacci 50% 207.775
Fibonacci 38.2% 198.571
52-Week Low 168.775

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