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Live Cattle Oct '21 (LEV21)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Back to Strength on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are 50 to 75 cents higher so far. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Trade has been quiet so far despite early bids near $233 on Monday. Feeder cattle futures are back up $3.65 to $4.10 at midday.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $1.06 on July 31 to $346.89. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction showed 2,662 head sold, with prices listed $5-10 higher on steers and +$5-15 on heifers. Calves were steady on steers, with heifer calves up $10-15.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 25% gd/ex, dropping 4% from the week prior. The Brugler500 index fell 11 points to 259.

Census data converted to a carcass basis shows beef exports in June at 199 million lbs, the lowest June total since 2020 but a 3-month high.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday morning report. Choice boxes were up $2.76 at $369.49, with Select $1.29 higher to $345.74. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle slaughter for Mond... 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
10/04/21
Expiration Date
10/29/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
112,247 (+1,849)
149,636 (-9,687)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
98,806 (-4,349)
54,483 (+6,342)
Producers - Long / Short
41,461 (+4,340)
140,446 (-8,696)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,622 (-1,239)
7,026 (+261)
Managed Money - Long / Short
84,907 (-5,312)
17,882 (+3,344)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,899 (+963)
36,601 (+2,998)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
120.250 +5.93%
on 10/01/21
127.500 -0.10%
on 10/27/21
+5.600 (+4.60%)
since 09/29/21
3-Month
120.250 +5.93%
on 10/01/21
132.850 -4.12%
on 08/24/21
-0.775 (-0.60%)
since 07/29/21
52-Week
109.175 +16.67%
on 10/30/20
132.850 -4.12%
on 08/24/21
+17.650 (+16.09%)
since 10/29/20

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Cattle Back to Strength on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are 50 to 75 cents higher so far. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Trade has been quiet so far despite early bids near $233 on Monday. Feeder cattle futures...

LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
Hogs Holding Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are 20 to 55 cents higher across most contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.43 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 55 cents on July...

HEV26 : 84.350s (+0.81%)
HEQ26 : 97.850s (+0.33%)
HEZ26 : 75.775s (+0.56%)
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Cattle Look to Tuesday After Fading to Start August

Live cattle futures were 7 to 72 cents lower across most contracts on Monday, fading early gains. Open interest was down 998 contracts. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Early bids...

LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
Hogs See Mixed Action to Start the Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Monday with nearby contracts down $1.32 to $1.12 higher in the deferreds. New short interest was noted, with open interest rising 1,939 contracts, mainly in the nearbys....

HEV26 : 84.350s (+0.81%)
HEQ26 : 97.850s (+0.33%)
HEZ26 : 75.775s (+0.56%)
Hogs Close Mixed on Monday

Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Monday with nearby contracts down $1.32 to $1.12 higher in the deferreds. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $99.45 on Monday afternoon down 96 cents...

HEV26 : 84.350s (+0.81%)
HEQ26 : 97.850s (+0.33%)
HEZ26 : 75.775s (+0.56%)
Cattle Fade Lower to Kick Off August

Live cattle futures were 7 to 72 cents lower across most contracts on Monday, fading early gains. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Early bids surfaced near $233 on Monday, but...

LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
Hogs Give Back Most Of Friday’s gains

Hogs fall back to Friday's lows

Cattle Posting Mixed Trade on Monday

Live cattle futures are showing 5 to 40 cent gains so far on Monday. Cash trade was at $232-233 last week, with a few at $235. Early bids are surfacing at $233 this week. Feeder cattle futures are slipping...

LEZ26 : 227.275s (+0.46%)
LEV26 : 227.900s (+0.52%)
LEQ26 : 231.950s (+0.37%)
GFU26 : 346.150s (+1.05%)
GFQ26 : 351.200s (+0.97%)
GFV26 : 337.150s (+1.03%)
Hogs Falling on Monday

Lean hog futures are posting 87 cent to $1.45 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 21 cents on July...

HEV26 : 84.350s (+0.81%)
HEQ26 : 97.850s (+0.33%)
HEZ26 : 75.775s (+0.56%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 131.050
2nd Resistance Point 129.225
1st Resistance Point 128.300
Last Price 127.375s
1st Support Level 125.550
2nd Support Level 123.725
3rd Support Level 122.800

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52-Week High 132.850
Last Price 127.375s
Fibonacci 61.8% 123.806
Fibonacci 50% 121.013
Fibonacci 38.2% 118.219
52-Week Low 109.175

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