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Live Cattle Dec '25 (LEZ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Ahead of Bullish Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures saw $1.85 to $2.40 gains to close out Friday, as Feb was $1.25 higher this week. Cash trade was softer his week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures were up $4 to $5.325 on Friday, with January closing the week $6.50 higher. The CME feeder cattle index from December 17 was up 26 cents from the day prior at $350.05.

The December Cattle on Feed report showed November placements below estimates at 1.595 million head, a 11.19% drop from last year. Marketings were 1.521 million head, down 11.83% vs. 2024. December 1 on feed totaled 11.727 million head, a 2.13% drop from last year and below estimates calling for a 1.6% decline. 

Commitment of Traders data showed specs adding 6,082 contracts to their net long in live cattle futures and options as of December 9 to a net long of 88,290 contracts. In feeder cattle futures and options managed money added 843 contracts to their net long to 14,261 contracts as of 12/9.

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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
12/08/25
Expiration Date
12/31/25 (12 days)

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Live Cattle Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 9, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
110,295 (-3,228)
172,269 (-3,716)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
132,576 (-503)
56,486 (-2,943)
Producers - Long / Short
47,669 (-3,507)
163,420 (+1,027)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,135 (+489)
6,358 (-4,533)
Managed Money - Long / Short
105,713 (+4,399)
19,279 (-199)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
26,863 (-4,902)
37,207 (-2,744)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
204.550 +12.64%
on 11/25/25
231.800 -0.60%
on 12/17/25
+14.100 (+6.52%)
since 11/19/25
3-Month
204.550 +12.64%
on 11/25/25
248.300 -7.21%
on 10/16/25
-5.325 (-2.26%)
since 09/19/25
52-Week
185.400 +24.27%
on 12/20/24
248.300 -7.21%
on 10/16/25
+44.875 (+24.19%)
since 12/19/24

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Cattle Rally Ahead of Bullish Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures saw $1.85 to $2.40 gains to close out Friday, as Feb was $1.25 higher this week. Cash trade was softer his week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures...

LEJ26 : 230.000s (+0.81%)
LEG26 : 230.800s (+1.05%)
LEZ25 : 230.400s (+0.86%)
GFH26 : 339.400s (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 345.600s (+1.56%)
GFJ26 : 337.600s (+1.33%)
Hogs Close with Slight Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures were steady to 40 cents higher on Friday, as February was a tick lower this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $67.45 on Friday afternoon, down $1.20 from the day prior....

HEJ26 : 89.125s (+0.20%)
HEG26 : 84.500s (+0.45%)
HEK26 : 92.925s (+0.05%)
Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2025-12-19

GFH26 : 339.400s (+1.43%)
LEG26 : 230.800s (+1.05%)
Cattle Rallying Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures are showing $2.17 to $2.70 gains on Friday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday, with a few sales at $228 across the country and $356-358. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

LEJ26 : 230.000s (+0.81%)
LEG26 : 230.800s (+1.05%)
LEZ25 : 230.400s (+0.86%)
GFH26 : 339.400s (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 345.600s (+1.56%)
GFJ26 : 337.600s (+1.33%)
Hogs Trading Firm on Friday

Lean hog futures are up 15 to 45 cent gains so far on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Friday morning due to thin volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 1 cent on December 17...

HEJ26 : 89.125s (+0.20%)
HEG26 : 84.500s (+0.45%)
HEK26 : 92.925s (+0.05%)
Cattle Look to Square Up Ahead of USDA Report

Live cattle futures were down 97 cents to $1.90 on Thursday. Preliminary open interest was up 1,151 contracts. There were 20 deliveries retendered at 1 cent on Thursday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday,...

LEJ26 : 230.000s (+0.81%)
LEG26 : 230.800s (+1.05%)
LEZ25 : 230.400s (+0.86%)
GFH26 : 339.400s (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 345.600s (+1.56%)
GFJ26 : 337.600s (+1.33%)
Hogs Look to Close Out the Week

Lean hog futures closed with Thursday gains of 95 cents to $1.12. Preliminary open interest was up just 1,023 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.06 in the Thursday afternoon...

HEJ26 : 89.125s (+0.20%)
HEG26 : 84.500s (+0.45%)
HEK26 : 92.925s (+0.05%)
Hogs Post Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with Thursday gains of 95 cents to $1.12. USDA’s national base hog price was down $1.06 in the Thursday afternoon report at $68.65. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 57 cents on December...

HEJ26 : 89.125s (+0.20%)
HEG26 : 84.500s (+0.45%)
HEK26 : 92.925s (+0.05%)
Cattle Fall Back on Thursday Ahead of Friday’s USDA Report

Live cattle futures were down 97 cents to $1.90 on Thursday. There were 20 deliveries retendered at 1 cent on Thursday. Cash trade got kicked off on Thursday, with a few early sales at $228 across the...

LEJ26 : 230.000s (+0.81%)
LEG26 : 230.800s (+1.05%)
LEZ25 : 230.400s (+0.86%)
GFH26 : 339.400s (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 345.600s (+1.56%)
GFJ26 : 337.600s (+1.33%)
Shootin' the Bull about incentive

Lower boxes proved no incentive to bid higher for inventory.

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 233.683
2nd Resistance Point 232.467
1st Resistance Point 231.433
Last Price 230.400s
1st Support Level 229.183
2nd Support Level 227.967
3rd Support Level 226.933

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52-Week High 248.300
Last Price 230.400s
Fibonacci 61.8% 224.272
Fibonacci 50% 216.850
Fibonacci 38.2% 209.428
52-Week Low 185.400

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