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Feeder Cattle Jan '24 (GFF24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the South. Feeder cattle futures were down $2.87 to $3.22 at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $2.52 on June 29 to $377.40.

The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed the US pasture rating at 34% gd/ex, up 1% from the week prior. The Brugler500 index was up 5 points to 291.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Tuesday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $21.48. Choice boxes were up $1.72 at $393.16, with Select $2.50 lower to $371.68. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was estimated at 110,000 head, with the weekly total at 214,000 head. That was down 2,000 from the previous week on a 3,000 head revision lower to Monday and 24,022 head below the same week last year.

Jun 26 Live Cattle  closed at $258.200, up $0.800,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,270/5,700
First Notice Date
01/25/24
Expiration Date
01/26/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Jan '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,911 (+1,373)
14,123 (+1,003)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
25,882 (+1,440)
21,302 (+961)
Producers - Long / Short
7,125 (+258)
11,680 (+1,035)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
7,399 (+1,106)
1,056 (-41)
Managed Money - Long / Short
23,078 (+1,815)
7,383 (-524)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,804 (-375)
13,919 (+1,485)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
221.775 +4.64%
on 12/29/23
232.350 -0.12%
on 01/25/24
+8.510 (+3.81%)
since 12/26/23
3-Month
209.150 +10.95%
on 12/04/23
242.375 -4.26%
on 11/03/23
-3.015 (-1.28%)
since 10/26/23
52-Week
209.150 +10.95%
on 12/04/23
268.500 -13.57%
on 09/15/23
+21.410 (+10.16%)
since 01/26/23

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Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hogs Post Front Month Gains on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.58 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
Shootin' the Bull about 5 waves up

The six year and two month long bull market in fat cattle is believed complete.

Cattle Extending Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with 75 cent to $1.30 losses across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday with last week at northern sales of $260 live and $408-410 dressed, with a...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hog Bulls Gaining Ground on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are showing 12 to 72 cent gains so far on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.05 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 14 cents on June 26 at...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
The Sauce is Coming Off

Feeder cattle are losing momentum after reaching recent highs, and a break below the key 360 support level could signal a much larger decline despite today's tight cattle supplies.

Cattle Prices Likely Just Topped Out. Look Out Below!

October live cattle futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Monday Losses

Live cattle were down a nickel in soon to expire (today) June, with other contracts falling $1.22 to $2.25. Open interest was down 3,489 contracts on Monday. Cash trade was quiet to on Monday with last...

LEV26 : 236.650s (-0.31%)
LEQ26 : 242.425s (-0.47%)
LEM26 : 258.200s (+0.31%)
GFU26 : 362.525s (-0.88%)
GFQ26 : 364.600s (-0.78%)
GFV26 : 359.650s (-0.90%)
Hogs Post Mixed Monay, as Traders Look to Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with front months up 70 to 90 cents, as deferreds were down 42 cents to $1.30. Open interest was down a combined 2,562 in the front months. USDA’s national base hog price was...

HEQ26 : 98.200s (+0.95%)
HEN26 : 94.325s (+0.53%)
HEV26 : 82.000s (+0.58%)
What Should We Expect from US Government Numbers Tuesday?

If you are one of those who love the smell of a damp feedlot or hot hog barn, Tuesday is for you with government numbers from one end to the other.

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$INX : 7,499.36 (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 232.060
2nd Resistance Point 232.060
1st Resistance Point 232.060
Last Price 232.060s
1st Support Level 232.060
2nd Support Level 232.060
3rd Support Level 232.060

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52-Week High 268.500
Fibonacci 61.8% 245.828
Fibonacci 50% 238.825
Last Price 232.060s
Fibonacci 38.2% 231.822
52-Week Low 209.150

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