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Live Cattle Apr '24 (LEJ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were back in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.50 to $3.55. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head offered, with bids of $238-240 on the hoof and $375 in the beef. Feeder cattle futures posted gains of $2.67 to $3.65 across the board on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 53 cents to $374.36 on February 10.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $3.34. Choice boxes were down $1.63 to $365.92, while Select was 32 cents higher at $362.58. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter for Wednesday at 116,000 head, with the weekly total at 339,000 head. That is 3,000 head above last week and 567 head above the same week last year.

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $242.350, up $3.250,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $240.975, up... 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
04/08/24
Expiration Date
04/30/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
108,319 (-1,011)
187,976 (+1,120)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
151,701 (+3,913)
59,852 (+1,042)
Producers - Long / Short
43,835 (-936)
179,009 (+1,401)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,295 (+391)
6,778 (+185)
Managed Money - Long / Short
126,320 (+5,021)
14,549 (-2,351)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
25,381 (-1,108)
45,303 (+3,393)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
176.500 +4.82%
on 04/12/24
186.000 -0.54%
on 04/30/24
unch (unch)
since 03/28/24
3-Month
176.500 +4.82%
on 04/12/24
190.275 -2.77%
on 03/14/24
+3.250 (+1.79%)
since 01/30/24
52-Week
165.400 +11.85%
on 12/06/23
199.825 -7.42%
on 09/15/23
+6.300 (+3.53%)
since 04/28/23

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Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.17 on Wednesday afternoon, up...

HEJ26 : 93.850s (-1.73%)
HEG26 : 86.900s (+0.06%)
HEK26 : 98.025s (-1.51%)
Cattle Rally Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were back in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.50 to $3.55. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 236.575s (+1.19%)
LEJ26 : 240.975s (+1.50%)
LEG26 : 242.350s (+1.36%)
GFJ26 : 364.600s (+0.92%)
GFH26 : 367.450s (+0.73%)
GFK26 : 360.425s (+1.02%)
Shootin' the Bull about cash, basis, and a need for more money

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Hogs Extending Losses to Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with nearby February up a nickel and other contracts down $1 to $1.20. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.28 on Wednesday morning, up $3.36 from the day prior....

HEJ26 : 93.850s (-1.73%)
HEG26 : 86.900s (+0.06%)
HEK26 : 98.025s (-1.51%)
Cattle Rallying on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are rallying on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.85 to $3.52 at midday. Cash trade has been quiet this week. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,272 head...

LEM26 : 236.575s (+1.19%)
LEJ26 : 240.975s (+1.50%)
LEG26 : 242.350s (+1.36%)
GFJ26 : 364.600s (+0.92%)
GFH26 : 367.450s (+0.73%)
GFK26 : 360.425s (+1.02%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade After Slipping up on Tuesday

Live cattle futures slipped 20 to 80 cents lower across the nearby contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, after settling in last week at $240-244 in the north and $242-245 in the south....

LEM26 : 236.575s (+1.19%)
LEJ26 : 240.975s (+1.50%)
LEG26 : 242.350s (+1.36%)
GFJ26 : 364.600s (+0.92%)
GFH26 : 367.450s (+0.73%)
GFK26 : 360.425s (+1.02%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Early Week Losses

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 25 cents to $1.25 lower. Open interest showed modest new selling interest, up 1,577 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at...

HEJ26 : 93.850s (-1.73%)
HEG26 : 86.900s (+0.06%)
HEK26 : 98.025s (-1.51%)
Hogs Post Weakness on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 25 cents to $1.25 lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.74 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 11 cents lower...

HEJ26 : 93.850s (-1.73%)
HEG26 : 86.900s (+0.06%)
HEK26 : 98.025s (-1.51%)
Cattle Fall into Tuesday’s Close

Live cattle futures were down 20 to 80 cents across most contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, after settling in last week at $240-244 in the north and $242-245 in the south. Feeder cattle...

LEM26 : 236.575s (+1.19%)
LEJ26 : 240.975s (+1.50%)
LEG26 : 242.350s (+1.36%)
GFJ26 : 364.600s (+0.92%)
GFH26 : 367.450s (+0.73%)
GFK26 : 360.425s (+1.02%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 186.667
2nd Resistance Point 186.333
1st Resistance Point 185.667
Last Price 185.000s
1st Support Level 184.667
2nd Support Level 184.333
3rd Support Level 183.667

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52-Week High 199.825
Fibonacci 61.8% 186.675
Last Price 185.000s
Fibonacci 50% 182.612
Fibonacci 38.2% 178.550
52-Week Low 165.400

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