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Live Cattle Dec '22 (LEZ22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bounce Higher on Turnaround Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $1.60 to $2.55. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North. Feeder cattle futures were rallying back on Tuesday with contracts up $1.40 to $2.25. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 52 cents on April 21, with the average price at $287.78. 

The Tuesday afternoon National Wholesale Boxed Beef report from USDA was lower, as the Chc/Sel tightened to $14.08. Choice boxes were $1.79 lower at $331.73/cwt, with Select down $1.12 to $317.65. Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 123,000 head for Tuesday, taking the weekly total to 228,000 head. That was 6,000 head below the previous week and down 10,463 head from the same week last year.

Apr 25 Live Cattle  closed at $211.375, up $1.600,

Jun 25 Live Cattle  closed at $206.275, up $2.525,

Aug 25 Live Cattle  closed at $202.450, up $2.450,

May 25 Feeder Cattle  closed at $286.925,... 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
$3,025/2,750
First Notice Date
12/05/22
Expiration Date
12/30/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,278 (-1,312)
179,029 (-13,715)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
145,310 (-21,779)
53,725 (-5,644)
Producers - Long / Short
51,389 (+921)
176,413 (-12,846)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,633 (-1,560)
1,360 (-196)
Managed Money - Long / Short
115,309 (-19,813)
12,045 (-5,460)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
30,001 (-1,966)
41,680 (-184)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
151.225 +2.38%
on 12/07/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+1.750 (+1.14%)
since 11/30/22
3-Month
146.725 +5.52%
on 10/10/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+7.775 (+5.29%)
since 09/30/22
52-Week
142.025 +9.01%
on 05/31/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+10.475 (+7.26%)
since 12/30/21

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Cattle Bounce Higher on Turnaround Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $1.60 to $2.55. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ25 : 202.450s (+1.22%)
LEJ25 : 211.375s (+0.76%)
LEM25 : 206.275s (+1.24%)
GFK25 : 286.925s (+0.49%)
GFQ25 : 291.250s (+0.73%)
GFU25 : 290.250s (+0.78%)
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LEQ25 : 202.450s (+1.22%)
LEJ25 : 211.375s (+0.76%)
LEM25 : 206.275s (+1.24%)
GFK25 : 286.925s (+0.49%)
GFQ25 : 291.250s (+0.73%)
GFU25 : 290.250s (+0.78%)
Hogs Posting Midday Strength

Lean hog futures are rallying on Tuesday, with $1.17 to $2.52 gains as the cash market is pushing higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $87.37 on Tuesday morning,...

HEK25 : 92.225s (+1.32%)
HEM25 : 100.275s (+2.27%)
HEN25 : 100.275s (+2.06%)
Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade Following Slight Monday Gains

Lean hog futures snuck out gains of a tick to 65 cents on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.59 on Monday afternoon, up 24 cents from the previous day. The...

HEK25 : 92.225s (+1.32%)
HEM25 : 100.275s (+2.27%)
HEN25 : 100.275s (+2.06%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Tuesday After Weaker Monday Trade

Live cattle futures started of Monday with strength, but that quickly faded to 5 to 35 cent losses at the close. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North....

LEQ25 : 202.450s (+1.22%)
LEJ25 : 211.375s (+0.76%)
LEM25 : 206.275s (+1.24%)
GFK25 : 286.925s (+0.49%)
GFQ25 : 291.250s (+0.73%)
GFU25 : 290.250s (+0.78%)
Hogs Hold Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures saw gains of a tick to 65 cents in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.59 on Monday afternoon, up 24 cents from the previous...

HEK25 : 92.225s (+1.32%)
HEM25 : 100.275s (+2.27%)
HEN25 : 100.275s (+2.06%)
Cattle Falls Out of the Long Weekend

Live cattle futures came out of the weekend with stronger traders early but slipping to close with 5 to 35 cent losses. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the...

LEQ25 : 202.450s (+1.22%)
LEJ25 : 211.375s (+0.76%)
LEM25 : 206.275s (+1.24%)
GFK25 : 286.925s (+0.49%)
GFQ25 : 291.250s (+0.73%)
GFU25 : 290.250s (+0.78%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 160.950
2nd Resistance Point 159.725
1st Resistance Point 157.275
Last Price 154.825s
1st Support Level 153.600
2nd Support Level 152.375
3rd Support Level 149.925

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52-Week High 158.675
Last Price 154.825s
Fibonacci 61.8% 152.315
Fibonacci 50% 150.350
Fibonacci 38.2% 148.385
52-Week Low 142.025

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