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Live Cattle Aug '26 (LEQ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Fall on Tuesday as Beef Slide Continues

Live cattle futures faced continued weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down $1.60 to $3.30 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few northern bids of $380 dressed vs. sales of 390-393 last week. Live action last week was $247-248 across the country. Feeder cattle futures were $5.50 to $6.35 lower across most contracts at Tuesday’s close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.10 on July 13 to $370.32. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday PM report, with the Chc/Sel spread at $9.54. Choice boxes were down $1.66 at $373.95, with Select 76 cents lower to $365.87. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was at 111,000 head, with the week to date total at 216,000 head. That is up 6,000 head from the previous week but 14,541 head below the same week last year.

Aug 26 Live Cattle  closed at $231.425, down $3.300,

Oct 26 Live Cattle  closed at $227.650, down $2.975,

Dec 26 Live Cattle  closed at $2... 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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
08/10/26 (27 days)
Expiration Date
08/31/26 (48 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,239 (+2,891)
167,132 (-3,723)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
138,662 (-4,979)
56,994 (+1,214)
Producers - Long / Short
28,426 (+1,784)
157,831 (-3,660)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,567 (+251)
7,055 (-919)
Managed Money - Long / Short
124,854 (-3,759)
9,946 (+773)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,808 (-1,220)
47,048 (+441)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
231.250 +0.08%
on 07/14/26
250.000 -7.43%
on 06/22/26
-9.750 (-4.04%)
since 06/12/26
3-Month
231.250 +0.08%
on 07/14/26
251.650 -8.04%
on 05/01/26
-15.100 (-6.13%)
since 04/14/26
52-Week
197.525 +17.16%
on 11/25/25
251.650 -8.04%
on 05/01/26
+25.400 (+12.33%)
since 07/14/25

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Cattle Fall on Tuesday as Beef Slide Continues

Live cattle futures faced continued weakness on Tuesday, with contracts down $1.60 to $3.30 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with a few northern bids of $380 dressed vs. sales...

LEZ26 : 227.300s (-1.35%)
LEV26 : 227.650s (-1.29%)
LEQ26 : 231.425s (-1.41%)
GFU26 : 344.850s (-1.70%)
GFQ26 : 348.800s (-1.57%)
GFV26 : 340.525s (-1.82%)
Hogs Close out Tuesday on a Mixed Note

Lean hog futures were mixed on Tuesday, with contracts up 35 cent to 40 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.56 on Tuesday afternoon, down 22 cents from the day prior. The...

HEQ26 : 98.450s (+0.36%)
HEN26 : 95.100s (+0.34%)
HEV26 : 84.375s (+0.12%)
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Corn and soybeans slipped back lower while wheat led the charge higher. Where does that put us on the chart into the mid-week trade?

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Shootin' the Bull about Anfractuous

The erosion of price is turning into a deluge.  Several contract months gapped lower on the opening.

Can A 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement Keep The Up Trend Intact.

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

LEQ26 : 231.425s (-1.41%)
Cattle Falling on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.25 to $2.90 losses so far at midday. Cash trade was at $247-248 across the country last week, a $7-8 drop from the week prior. Feeder cattle futures are up $4.85...

LEZ26 : 227.300s (-1.35%)
LEV26 : 227.650s (-1.29%)
LEQ26 : 231.425s (-1.41%)
GFU26 : 344.850s (-1.70%)
GFQ26 : 348.800s (-1.57%)
GFV26 : 340.525s (-1.82%)
Hogs Trading Mostly Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are showing 20 cent gains in soon to expire July, with other contracts own 35 to 65 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.87 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog...

HEQ26 : 98.450s (+0.36%)
HEN26 : 95.100s (+0.34%)
HEV26 : 84.375s (+0.12%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed the Monday session with contracts down 80 cents to $1.20 on the day. Open interest was down 1,868 contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.78 on...

HEQ26 : 98.450s (+0.36%)
HEN26 : 95.100s (+0.34%)
HEV26 : 84.375s (+0.12%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday as Beef Falls on Monday

Live cattle futures closed with contracts down 47 cents to 12 cents higher. Open interest was up 1,794 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was at $247-248 across the country, a $7-8 drop from last week. Feeder...

LEZ26 : 227.300s (-1.35%)
LEV26 : 227.650s (-1.29%)
LEQ26 : 231.425s (-1.41%)
GFU26 : 344.850s (-1.70%)
GFQ26 : 348.800s (-1.57%)
GFV26 : 340.525s (-1.82%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed below 30%. The market has entered oversold territory.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 236.325
2nd Resistance Point 235.275
1st Resistance Point 233.350
Last Price 231.425s
1st Support Level 230.375
2nd Support Level 229.325
3rd Support Level 227.400

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52-Week High 251.650
Last Price 231.425s
Fibonacci 61.8% 230.974
Fibonacci 50% 224.587
Fibonacci 38.2% 218.201
52-Week Low 197.525

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