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Live Cattle Dec '22 (LEZ22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Falling Back on Monday

Live cattle futures are 42 cents to $2 lower so far on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was $220-222 early in the north, ending last week near $225. Sothern action was $225-226.50. Feeder cattle futures are down $4 to $5 at midday.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $1.93 to $343.73 on December 4. The Monday OKC feeder cattle auction has an estimated 7,200 had for sale, with early action noted higher.

Commitment of Traders data showed an 8,546 contract reduction in the live cattle futures and options net long position as of 10/28, taking the total to 116,355 contracts. In feeder cattle, managed money cut 3,404 contracts from their net long to 21,323 contracts. 

Beef export sales in the week of 11/6 totaled 8,776 MT, a 7-week low. Shipments were tallied at 10,845 MT, a slight improvement from the week prior.

USDA reported Wholesale Boxed Beef prices lower in the Monday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread widening to $13.85. Choice boxes were down a penny... 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
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 Oct 28, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,505 (-4,598)
187,926 (-10,346)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
166,304 (-14,083)
56,729 (-7,615)
Producers - Long / Short
39,796 (-5,869)
170,375 (-8,952)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
52,052 (+1,117)
12,894 (-1,548)
Managed Money - Long / Short
136,302 (-10,677)
21,163 (-4,344)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
30,002 (-3,406)
35,566 (-3,271)
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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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HEG26 : 82.400s (+0.15%)
HEZ25 : 82.300s (+0.80%)
HEJ26 : 86.975s (+0.23%)
Cattle Falling Back on Monday

Live cattle futures are 42 cents to $2 lower so far on Monday. Last week’s cash trade was $220-222 early in the north, ending last week near $225. Sothern action was $225-226.50. Feeder cattle futures...

LEJ26 : 226.700s (-0.43%)
LEG26 : 226.675s (-0.21%)
LEZ25 : 227.325s (+0.08%)
GFH26 : 330.425s (-0.86%)
GFF26 : 335.650s (-1.00%)
GFJ26 : 329.725s (-0.75%)
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HEG26 : 82.400s (+0.15%)
HEZ25 : 82.300s (+0.80%)
HEJ26 : 86.975s (+0.23%)
Cattle Bull Look to Extend Rally, Following Cash Strength

Live cattle futures were un rally mode on Friday, as December led the way trying to catch the cash market, with gains of $2.50 to $5.70. December was up $11.57 last week. Open interest on Friday was down...

LEJ26 : 226.700s (-0.43%)
LEG26 : 226.675s (-0.21%)
LEZ25 : 227.325s (+0.08%)
GFH26 : 330.425s (-0.86%)
GFF26 : 335.650s (-1.00%)
GFJ26 : 329.725s (-0.75%)
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We will be looking for the completion of the 61.8% (302.75) to 61.8% above based on the ONE44 61.8% rule.

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USDA WASDE & Crop Production on Tuesday at 11 AM CDT

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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