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Live Cattle Jun '26 (LEM26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Bears Maintain Control as Traders Look to Thursday

Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Open interest was up 1,893 contracts, implying new selling interest. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there has not been enough to establish a trend. Wednesday’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,530 head, with bids at $230-230.50. Feeder cattle futures faced sharp losses on Wednesday, with contracts down $7.92 to $9.72. CME Feeder Cattle Index was down another $3.10 on July 20 to $353.12. 

A Reuters survey of analysts estimate the Friday Cattle on Feed report to showed placements in June down 3.3% from last year, with marketings seen 2.8% lower yr/yr. July 1 on feed data is seen at a 2.3% increase. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were weaker in the Wednesday afternoon report. Choice boxes were $3.41 lower at $363.50, with Select down $3.66 to $350.57. USDA’s Federally inspected cattle s... 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
$3,520/3,200
First Notice Date
06/08/26
Expiration Date
06/30/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Jun '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,345 (+8,106)
165,669 (-1,463)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
122,352 (-16,310)
52,647 (-4,347)
Producers - Long / Short
36,080 (+7,654)
157,341 (-490)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
66,211 (+644)
6,274 (-781)
Managed Money - Long / Short
109,102 (-15,752)
10,967 (+1,021)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
13,250 (-558)
41,680 (-5,368)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
243.700 +5.95%
on 06/04/26
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+9.950 (+4.01%)
since 05/29/26
3-Month
239.750 +7.70%
on 03/31/26
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+18.000 (+7.49%)
since 03/30/26
52-Week
199.825 +29.21%
on 07/02/25
258.250 -0.02%
on 06/30/26
+54.600 (+26.82%)
since 06/30/25

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Hogs Look to Thursday Action Following Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. Open interest was up 199 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...

HEV26 : 88.350s (+0.26%)
HEQ26 : 101.450s (-0.05%)
HEZ26 : 79.825s (+0.73%)
Cattle Bears Maintain Control as Traders Look to Thursday

Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Open interest was up 1,893 contracts, implying new selling interest....

LEZ26 : 218.800s (-1.84%)
LEV26 : 219.200s (-1.80%)
LEQ26 : 223.200s (-1.53%)
GFU26 : 336.200s (-2.54%)
GFQ26 : 341.175s (-2.40%)
GFV26 : 329.850s (-2.86%)
Cattle Hit Fresh Lows as Selling Resumes on Wednesday

Live cattle futures continued the liquidation, with contracts down $3.02 to $4.10 across the board. Futures hit fresh 2026 lows on the day. Cash trade saw a few $230-232 sales on Wednesday, though there...

LEZ26 : 218.800s (-1.84%)
LEV26 : 219.200s (-1.80%)
LEQ26 : 223.200s (-1.53%)
GFU26 : 336.200s (-2.54%)
GFQ26 : 341.175s (-2.40%)
GFV26 : 329.850s (-2.86%)
Hogs Continue Steady Rally to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw gains of 20 to 75 cents across most contracts, with August the exception, down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.08 Wednesday afternoon, up 86 cents from...

HEV26 : 88.350s (+0.26%)
HEQ26 : 101.450s (-0.05%)
HEZ26 : 79.825s (+0.73%)
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Cattle Resuming Selling on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are falling lower on Wednesday, with contracts down $2.40 to $3.10 lower at midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week as last week settled in at $238-240 in the north, with...

LEZ26 : 218.800s (-1.84%)
LEV26 : 219.200s (-1.80%)
LEQ26 : 223.200s (-1.53%)
GFU26 : 336.200s (-2.54%)
GFQ26 : 341.175s (-2.40%)
GFV26 : 329.850s (-2.86%)
Hogs Extending Climb to Wednesday’s Midday

Lean hog futures are posting modest Wednesday gains of 2 to 70 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $101.04 Wednesday morning, up $2.91 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEV26 : 88.350s (+0.26%)
HEQ26 : 101.450s (-0.05%)
HEZ26 : 79.825s (+0.73%)
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Cattle Look to Midweek Trade as Beef Tries to Find Footing

Live cattle futures rounded out the Tuesday Session with mixed trade, a contracts were up 15 cents to 10 cents lower. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week with Monday compiling showlists. Last...

LEZ26 : 218.800s (-1.84%)
LEV26 : 219.200s (-1.80%)
LEQ26 : 223.200s (-1.53%)
GFU26 : 336.200s (-2.54%)
GFQ26 : 341.175s (-2.40%)
GFV26 : 329.850s (-2.86%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 266.550
2nd Resistance Point 262.400
1st Resistance Point 260.300
Last Price 258.200s
1st Support Level 254.050
2nd Support Level 249.900
3rd Support Level 247.800

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52-Week High 258.250
Last Price 258.200s
Fibonacci 61.8% 235.932
Fibonacci 50% 229.038
Fibonacci 38.2% 222.143
52-Week Low 199.825

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