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Live Cattle Oct '22 (LEV22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Border Opens

Live cattle futures saw weakness across the board on Monday, down $1.87 to $4.32 at the close.  Open interest was up 1,226 contracts on Monday, mainly in the deferreds, as October dropped 1,449 contracts. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, with most compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures were lower, with losses of $1.17 to $5.37 on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $2.53 on August 21 to $338.47. Monday’s weekly OKC feeder cattle auction had 3,324 head sold, with sales on feeders down $4-10 on steers, with some down $15 and $2-8 lower on heifers. Imports from Mexico resumed today via the Douglas, AZ port. On Monday, USDA announce they will open a second port crossing in 30 days.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US pasture rating at 21% gd/ex, down 2 with the week prior. The Brugler500 index fell 4 points to 252.

Monday’s Cold Storage report showed beef stocks at 382.71 million lbs at the end of July, which was down 3.79% from last year and 1.59% bel... 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
10/10/22
Expiration Date
10/31/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 18, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,878 (+1,716)
137,280 (-3,043)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
94,064 (-535)
54,480 (+3,893)
Producers - Long / Short
37,239 (+1,001)
131,901 (-2,867)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,783 (+715)
4,523 (-176)
Managed Money - Long / Short
81,870 (-596)
18,903 (+2,386)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,194 (+61)
35,577 (+1,507)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
143.725 +2.12%
on 10/03/22
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+3.500 (+2.44%)
since 09/30/22
3-Month
141.875 +3.45%
on 08/02/22
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+4.550 (+3.20%)
since 07/29/22
52-Week
133.600 +9.86%
on 11/01/21
151.900 -3.37%
on 10/27/22
+12.600 (+9.39%)
since 10/29/21

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Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade

Lean hog futures were weaker at the Monday close, with contracts steady to 37 cents lower, as October was up 25 cents. Open interest was up 3,075 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEZ26 : 71.075 (-0.56%)
HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
HEG27 : 73.850 (-0.77%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade as Border Opens

Live cattle futures saw weakness across the board on Monday, down $1.87 to $4.32 at the close. Open interest was up 1,226 contracts on Monday, mainly in the deferreds, as October dropped 1,449 contracts....

LEZ26 : 213.325 (-0.41%)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)
LEQ26 : 219.000 (-0.49%)
GFU26 : 320.975 (-1.00%)
GFQ26 : 333.650 (+0.02%)
GFV26 : 315.425 (-0.90%)
Cattle Face Monday Losses

Live cattle futures saw weakness across the board on Monday, down $1.87 to $4.32 at the close. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, with most compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures were lower, with losses...

LEZ26 : 213.325 (-0.41%)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)
LEQ26 : 219.000 (-0.49%)
GFU26 : 320.975 (-1.00%)
GFQ26 : 333.650 (+0.02%)
GFV26 : 315.425 (-0.90%)
Hogs Close Monday Mostly on the Lower Side

Lean hog futures were weaker at the Monday close, with contracts steady to 37 cents lower, as October was up 25 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.40 on Monday afternoon, down...

HEZ26 : 71.075 (-0.56%)
HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
HEG27 : 73.850 (-0.77%)
Hogs Work Higher

Hogs move to upper end of recent trading range

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Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2026-08-24

YKX26 : 11,920s (-1.49%)
HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
GFV26 : 315.425 (-0.90%)
OJX26 : 156.40 (-1.60%)
BDQ26 : 148.7000s (unch)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)
Hogs Trading on the Higher Side at Midday

Lean hog futures are posting modest gains on Monday, with front months a tick to 12 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog...

HEZ26 : 71.075 (-0.56%)
HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
HEG27 : 73.850 (-0.77%)
Cattle Falling Back on Monday

Live cattle futures are down 67 cents in nearby August, with other contracts down $5 to $5.75 on Monday. Cash trade has picked up a few at $355-360 dressed and $223-227. Feeder cattle futures are trading...

LEZ26 : 213.325 (-0.41%)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)
LEQ26 : 219.000 (-0.49%)
GFU26 : 320.975 (-1.00%)
GFQ26 : 333.650 (+0.02%)
GFV26 : 315.425 (-0.90%)
Cattle Prices Struggle but Get Some Bullish USDA Data; Lean Hog Prices Mired at 12-Month Low

Cattle futures traders were blindsided and spooked by Friday’s news that President Donald Trump said he would allow up to 300,000 MT of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. without impacting tariff...

HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
GFU26 : 320.975 (-1.00%)
GFX26 : 308.125 (-0.92%)
HEV26 : 80.600 (-0.65%)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)
LEV26 : 212.375 (-0.57%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 153.275
2nd Resistance Point 151.975
1st Resistance Point 149.375
Last Price 146.775s
1st Support Level 145.475
2nd Support Level 144.175
3rd Support Level 141.575

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52-Week High 151.900
Last Price 146.775s
Fibonacci 61.8% 144.909
Fibonacci 50% 142.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 140.591
52-Week Low 133.600

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