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Live Cattle Feb '24 (LEG24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rallies to Close Out the Week

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Friday, with contracts up $2.425 to $3.975, as April was up $4.45 this week. Cash trade was light with a few $234-235 sales. Feeder cattle futures closed with gains of $4.12 to $8.07 on Friday, as May was up $10.275 on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down 26 cents to $362.98 on March 26. 

CFTC data indicated large managed money speculators at a net long of 110,909 contracts in live cattle futures and options, a 4,294 contract increase over the week ending on 3/24, mainly via new longs. In feeder cattle, specs were a net long of 17,810 contracts, a 123 contract increase on the week ending on Tuesday.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Friday PM report, with the Chc/Sel back to a Choice premium at $3.10. Choice boxes were back up $3.12 to $392.97, while Select was $1.79 lower at $389.87. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for this week at 520,000 head. That was up 17,000 head from last wee... 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
02/05/24
Expiration Date
02/29/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,088 (-1,938)
173,286 (+1,989)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
136,153 (+3,123)
54,006 (-862)
Producers - Long / Short
41,271 (+874)
166,130 (+1,776)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
61,180 (-3,035)
5,519 (-10)
Managed Money - Long / Short
122,119 (+4,674)
14,526 (+224)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,034 (-1,551)
39,480 (-1,086)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
177.000 +3.95%
on 01/30/24
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+6.625 (+3.74%)
since 01/29/24
3-Month
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
186.375 -1.27%
on 02/27/24
+10.525 (+6.07%)
since 11/29/23
52-Week
162.400 +13.30%
on 12/07/23
196.600 -6.41%
on 09/19/23
+13.400 (+7.85%)
since 02/28/23

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Cattle Rallies to Close Out the Week

Live cattle futures were in rally mode on Friday, with contracts up $2.425 to $3.975, as April was up $4.45 this week. Cash trade was light with a few $234-235 sales. Feeder cattle futures closed with...

LEQ26 : 236.050s (+1.57%)
LEM26 : 238.775s (+1.69%)
LEJ26 : 238.500s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 359.825s (+2.30%)
GFJ26 : 361.450s (+1.80%)
GFQ26 : 357.800s (+2.12%)
Hogs Post Friday Gains

Lean hog futures saw Friday strength, with contracts up $1.22 to $2.12 in most front months, as April was down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.52 on Friday afternoon, down...

HEK26 : 96.975s (+1.28%)
HEJ26 : 90.775s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 106.125s (+1.75%)
Shootin' the Bull about widening starting margins again

Feeder cattle prices rose more than $10.00 over their fat cattle counterpart to start the feeding process.

Cattle Rallying to Close Out the Week

Live cattle futures are in rally mode, with contracts up $3.45 to $3.95. Cash trade has been light with a few $234-235 sales, with Friday bids at $235. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEQ26 : 236.050s (+1.57%)
LEM26 : 238.775s (+1.69%)
LEJ26 : 238.500s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 359.825s (+2.30%)
GFJ26 : 361.450s (+1.80%)
GFQ26 : 357.800s (+2.12%)
Hogs Pushing Higher on Friday

Lean hog futures are showing gains of $1.35 to $1.87 in the front months, as April is a dime higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.60 on Friday morning, down 32 cents from the day...

HEK26 : 96.975s (+1.28%)
HEJ26 : 90.775s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 106.125s (+1.75%)
Where are Meats Heading as the 2026 Grilling Season Approaches?

The peak 2026 grilling season will get underway in a little over two months. The season where beef and pork demand rise starts during the Memorial Day weekend at the end of May and runs through September....

GFJ26 : 361.450s (+1.80%)
HEJ26 : 90.775s (-0.06%)
LEJ26 : 238.500s (+1.45%)
Can Cattle Finish the Week on a High Note?

Cattle futures were able to shrug off the outside markets yesterday, can they do it again today? Lean hogs held firm after defending significant support earlier in the week. Can it continue?

Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle futures pushed higher late on Thursday, with contracts closing 57 to 95 cents higher. Cash trade has been light with a few $234-235 sales. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEQ26 : 236.050s (+1.57%)
LEM26 : 238.775s (+1.69%)
LEJ26 : 238.500s (+1.45%)
GFK26 : 359.825s (+2.30%)
GFJ26 : 361.450s (+1.80%)
GFQ26 : 357.800s (+2.12%)
Hogs Look to React to Friendly Hogs & Pigs Report

Lean hog futures were down 7 cents in April, as the rest of the board was 17 to 75 cents higher on Thursday. Open interest was down 2,376 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEK26 : 96.975s (+1.28%)
HEJ26 : 90.775s (-0.06%)
HEM26 : 106.125s (+1.75%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 187.967
2nd Resistance Point 186.383
1st Resistance Point 185.192
Last Price 184.000s
1st Support Level 182.417
2nd Support Level 180.833
3rd Support Level 179.642

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52-Week High 196.600
Last Price 184.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 183.536
Fibonacci 50% 179.500
Fibonacci 38.2% 175.464
52-Week Low 162.400

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