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Live Cattle Oct '26 (LEV26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Friday After Week of Gain

Live cattle futures posted Thursday gains of $1.75 to $2.50 at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 3,705 contracts. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with some light action at $220 in the north. Sothern action has been limited to bids of $218. Feeder cattle futures extended the bounce back to Thursday, with contracts $3 to $4.75 higher.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $4.02 to $341.80 on December 3. 

Export Sales data for the week ending on October 30 showed 14,499 MT of beef sales in that week, a 4-week high. Shipments were an 8 week low of 10,249 MT.

Brazilian beef exports during November totaled 318,493 MT according to government data, up more than 90,000 MT from the year prior. 

USDA reported Wholesale Boxed Beef prices lower in the Thursday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $12.40. Choice boxes were down $1.09 to $362.72, while Select was back down $2.80 at $350.32. USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated... 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
10/05/26 (304 days)
Expiration Date
10/30/26 (329 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Oct 21, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,103 (-519)
198,272 (-1,641)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
180,387 (-2,660)
64,344 (+174)
Producers - Long / Short
45,665 (-747)
179,327 (-3,472)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
50,935 (+114)
14,442 (+1,717)
Managed Money - Long / Short
146,979 (-229)
25,507 (-1,477)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,408 (-2,431)
38,837 (+1,651)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
196.750 +9.73%
on 11/25/25
216.300 -0.18%
on 12/05/25
+10.425 (+5.07%)
since 11/05/25
3-Month
196.750 +9.73%
on 11/25/25
240.150 -10.10%
on 10/16/25
-9.450 (-4.19%)
since 09/05/25

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Hogs Look to Round out the Week

Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 57 cents to $1.05 higher. Open interest suggested short covering, down 1,592 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.65...

HEG26 : 82.875 (+1.25%)
HEZ25 : 81.550 (+0.52%)
HEJ26 : 87.000 (+1.43%)
Cattle Look to Friday After Week of Gain

Live cattle futures posted Thursday gains of $1.75 to $2.50 at the close. Preliminary open interest was up 3,705 contracts. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with some light action at $220 in the north....

LEJ26 : 226.950 (+0.79%)
LEG26 : 226.450 (+1.09%)
LEZ25 : 224.125 (+1.21%)
GFH26 : 332.425 (+0.82%)
GFF26 : 339.450 (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 330.950 (+0.72%)
Food for Thought Friday

Pre-dawn Friday finds markets on the threshold of another weekend, and all the Chaos that can bring.

CLF26 : 60.05 (+0.64%)
SIH26 : 59.015 (+2.65%)
Cattle Extend Rally to Thursday

Live cattle futures posted Thursday gains of $1.75 to $2.50 at the close. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with some light action at $220 in the north. Sothern action has been limited to bids of $218....

LEJ26 : 226.950 (+0.79%)
LEG26 : 226.450 (+1.09%)
LEZ25 : 224.125 (+1.21%)
GFH26 : 332.425 (+0.82%)
GFF26 : 339.450 (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 330.950 (+0.72%)
Hogs See Thursday Gains

Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 57 cents to $1.05 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.65 on Thursday afternoon, up $0.56 from the day prior. The CME...

HEG26 : 82.875 (+1.25%)
HEZ25 : 81.550 (+0.52%)
HEJ26 : 87.000 (+1.43%)
Shootin' the Bull about preparing for the next move down

Cattle feeders continue to inhale negative margins.  Futures traders are gracious in now providing a negative basis, but not gracious enough to reduce the negative margins.

Cattle Rally Continuing to Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.50 to $2 gains at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with some northern bids at $216 and southern bids at $218. Feeder cattle futures are extending...

LEJ26 : 226.950 (+0.79%)
LEG26 : 226.450 (+1.09%)
LEZ25 : 224.125 (+1.21%)
GFH26 : 332.425 (+0.82%)
GFF26 : 339.450 (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 330.950 (+0.72%)
Hogs Posting Midday Gains

Lean hog futures are trading with 50 cent to $1 gains at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.08 on Thursday morning, up $3.07 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

HEG26 : 82.875 (+1.25%)
HEZ25 : 81.550 (+0.52%)
HEJ26 : 87.000 (+1.43%)
Hogs See Stronger Wednesday Trade

Lean hog futures closed with gains of 5 to 90 cents on Wednesday. Preliminary open interest was down 1,552 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.09 on Wednesday afternoon, up...

HEG26 : 82.875 (+1.25%)
HEZ25 : 81.550 (+0.52%)
HEJ26 : 87.000 (+1.43%)
Cattle Look to Thursday Trade Following Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 47 cents to $1.10. Open interest was down just 906 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEJ26 : 226.950 (+0.79%)
LEG26 : 226.450 (+1.09%)
LEZ25 : 224.125 (+1.21%)
GFH26 : 332.425 (+0.82%)
GFF26 : 339.450 (+0.85%)
GFJ26 : 330.950 (+0.72%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 218.850
2nd Resistance Point 217.300
1st Resistance Point 216.300
Last Price 216.025
1st Support Level 213.750
2nd Support Level 212.200
3rd Support Level 211.200

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52-Week High 240.150
Fibonacci 61.8% 222.206
Fibonacci 50% 216.663
Last Price 216.025
Fibonacci 38.2% 211.119
52-Week Low 193.175

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