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Live Cattle Oct '24 (LEV24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures saw mixed trade, as Feb was held up by Cash and 57 cents higher on Friday. Other contracts were slightly lower, as February was up $5.32 this week. Cash trade was slow to get kicked off this week, as things settled in at 244-245 in the North and up to $248 in the South. Feeder cattle futures closed with most contracts slipping lower, as March was up 42 cents on Friday but $1.27 lower on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 4 cents to $373.91 on February 12. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day.

Commitment of Traders data from CFTC showed a total of 5,897 contracts cut from the spec fund net long position as of 2/10, taking it to 108,634 contracts in live cattle. In feeder cattle futures and options, managed money trimmed back 273 contracts from their net long to 16,162 contracts by Tuesday.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Friday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $1.05. Choice boxes we... 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
10/07/24
Expiration Date
10/31/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Oct '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,778 (-1,541)
180,150 (-7,826)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
142,430 (-9,271)
56,674 (-3,178)
Producers - Long / Short
41,656 (-2,179)
174,393 (-4,616)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,462 (+1,167)
4,097 (-2,681)
Managed Money - Long / Short
121,944 (-4,376)
15,305 (+756)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
20,486 (-4,895)
41,369 (-3,934)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
183.600 +5.12%
on 10/01/24
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.225 (+5.02%)
since 09/30/24
3-Month
173.725 +11.10%
on 08/21/24
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+5.550 (+2.96%)
since 07/30/24
52-Week
168.500 +14.54%
on 12/07/23
193.000 unch
on 10/31/24
+9.425 (+5.13%)
since 10/30/23

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Cattle Close Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures saw mixed trade, as Feb was held up by Cash and 57 cents higher on Friday. Other contracts were slightly lower, as February was up $5.32 this week. Cash trade was slow to get kicked...

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Hogs Extend Losses into the Weekend

Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday...

HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEM26 : 104.550s (-0.95%)
Cattle Futures Consolidate into the weekend

Cattle markets trade both sides of unchanged

Shootin' the Bull about money

A common thread this week has been money. How much is needed, and how much more will be needed, continues to be discussed amongst producers and lenders.

Hogs Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are up 20 cents in the expiring February, with other contracts 40 to 65 cents. Feb expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume....

HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEM26 : 104.550s (-0.95%)
Cattle Trading Mixed on Friday

Live cattle futures are trading with 47 cent gains in nearby February, with other contracts slightly lower. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. There are a few bids of 238 in the North this morning....

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Cattle Look to Friday Following Thursday Weakness

Live cattle futures rounded out the Thursday session with contracts up 15 cents in nearby February and down 30 to 50 cents in other contracts. Cash trade remains quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed...

LEM26 : 236.150s (-0.04%)
LEJ26 : 240.625s (-0.01%)
LEG26 : 243.075s (+0.24%)
GFJ26 : 363.450s (-0.05%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
GFK26 : 359.425s (-0.13%)
Hog Look to Round Out Week of Losses

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. Feb expires on Friday. Longs continue to exit, with open interest dropping 6,666 contracts....

HEK26 : 95.300s (-0.78%)
HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
HEM26 : 104.550s (-0.95%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 203.700
2nd Resistance Point 198.350
1st Resistance Point 195.675
Last Price 193.000s
1st Support Level 187.650
2nd Support Level 182.300
3rd Support Level 179.625

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52-Week High 193.000
Last Price 193.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.641
Fibonacci 50% 180.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 177.859
52-Week Low 168.500

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