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Live Cattle Apr '24 (LEJ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Regaining Strength to Round Out Week

Cattle futures are continuing to shrug off the Wednesday overreaction, as contracts are up another 60 cents to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183 in KS, even to $1 above a week ago. Northern trade was reported at $184-185, $1-2 higher on the week. Bids this morning are reportedly being picked up around $184 in the South and $185-186 in the North. Feeders are posting $1.60 to $3.00 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle index was back up $2.51 on April 24 to $245.15. 

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed again in the Friday morning report. Choice boxes were $1.50 higher to $298.42, with Select down $1.19 at $288.47. That took the Chc/Sel spread up to $9.95, as the seasonal widening kicks in. USDA estimated cattle slaughter at 125,000 head for Thursday, taking this week’s total to 488,000 head. That was up 1,000 head from the previous week and 10,788 head below the same week last year... 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
$2,695/2,450
First Notice Date
04/08/24
Expiration Date
04/30/24 (4 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 16, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,062 (-1,090)
138,037 (-7,594)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
95,527 (-4,908)
52,516 (+1,052)
Producers - Long / Short
44,209 (-897)
132,661 (-7,476)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,984 (+245)
2,507 (+320)
Managed Money - Long / Short
61,052 (-5,067)
24,020 (+37)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,475 (+159)
28,496 (+1,015)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
176.500 +4.63%
on 04/12/24
185.900 -0.66%
on 04/01/24
+1.575 (+0.86%)
since 03/26/24
3-Month
176.500 +4.63%
on 04/12/24
190.275 -2.94%
on 03/14/24
+3.000 (+1.65%)
since 01/26/24
52-Week
165.400 +11.65%
on 12/06/23
199.825 -7.58%
on 09/15/23
+6.000 (+3.36%)
since 04/26/23

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Shootin' the Bull about getting ready for summer sales

In my opinion, the discovery process continues.  Of the most importance coming up will be the amount of inventory available in the large summer video sales, and how quick buyers will be to procure inventory...

Hogs Continue Drop into Friday

Lean hogs are down another $1.12 to $2.45 at midday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was not reported on Friday morning, with a 5 day rolling average at 90.45. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)
Cattle Regaining Strength to Round Out Week

Cattle futures are continuing to shrug off the Wednesday overreaction, as contracts are up another 60 cents to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with a steady/higher note this week, as...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Hogs Ready to Close Out the Week

Lean hogs fell $1.17 to $2.45 in the front months on Thursday, with the other contracts down 80 to 97 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.78 on Thursday afternoon, at...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)
Cattle Bounce Back from Wednesday’s Overreaction

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Hogs Pull Back on Thursday with Negotiated Weakness

Lean hogs fell $1.17 to $2.45 in the front months on Thursday, with the other contracts down 80 to 97 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.78 on Thursday afternoon, at...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)
Livestock Slaughter

Livestock Slaughter - 2024-04-25

FCK24 : 252.625s (-0.45%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
LCM24 : 181.600s (-0.71%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LHM24 : 101.675s (+1.98%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
YKU24 : 17,605s (-0.17%)
Cattle Recovering From Wednesday’s Overreaction

Live cattle are up 80 cents to $1.12 so far at midday. A few cash sales have been reported in the South at $182 in TX and $182-183 in KS, even to $1 above a week ago. Northern trade has been unestablished,...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Hogs Retreat Lower on Thursday

Lean hogs are down anywhere from 42 cents in the back months to $2.47 in the nearbys on Thursday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.45 on Thursday morning, at $88.58. The...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 186.433
2nd Resistance Point 185.692
1st Resistance Point 185.183
Last Price 184.675s
1st Support Level 183.933
2nd Support Level 183.192
3rd Support Level 182.683

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52-Week High 199.825
Fibonacci 61.8% 186.675
Last Price 184.675s
Fibonacci 50% 182.612
Fibonacci 38.2% 178.550
52-Week Low 165.400

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