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Live Cattle Aug '22 (LEQ22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. Open interest was down 4,944 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new selling interest. There were 3 deliveries for April live cattle in Dodge City.  Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few $248 sales in the South, as last week was $246-249 in the South and $249-250 in the north. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,222 head, with bids of $246-248. Feeder cattle futures were $2.37 to $4.30 higher on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 44 cents to $375.46 on April 14. 

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel holding at $3.40. Choice boxes were down $1.22 to $381.98, while Select was also $1.22 lower at $378.58. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 109,000 head for Wednesday, taking the weekly total to 325,000 head. That is up 5,000 head from last week but 20,2... 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
08/08/22
Expiration Date
08/31/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
98,073 (-4,423)
185,849 (+5,819)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
154,471 (+8,816)
50,455 (-2,940)
Producers - Long / Short
31,907 (-6,204)
179,197 (+7,368)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,949 (+1,974)
5,435 (-1,356)
Managed Money - Long / Short
140,157 (+9,250)
10,741 (-613)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,314 (-434)
39,714 (-2,327)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
136.275 +3.87%
on 08/01/22
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+5.100 (+3.74%)
since 07/29/22
3-Month
130.725 +8.28%
on 06/01/22
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+11.175 (+8.57%)
since 05/31/22
52-Week
126.800 +11.63%
on 09/13/21
145.000 -2.38%
on 08/31/22
+6.850 (+5.09%)
since 08/27/21

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Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. Open interest was up 2,303 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88...

HEM26 : 101.525 (-0.42%)
HEK26 : 93.825 (-0.27%)
HEN26 : 104.575 (-0.38%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. Open interest was down 4,944 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new selling interest. There were 3 deliveries for April...

LEQ26 : 246.450 (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 251.150 (+0.03%)
LEJ26 : 252.800 (+0.08%)
GFK26 : 372.375 (+0.38%)
GFJ26 : 375.525 (+0.54%)
GFQ26 : 373.400 (+0.32%)
Cattle Post Midweek Losses

Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. There were 3 deliveries for April live cattle in Dodge City. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few...

LEQ26 : 246.450 (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 251.150 (+0.03%)
LEJ26 : 252.800 (+0.08%)
GFK26 : 372.375 (+0.38%)
GFJ26 : 375.525 (+0.54%)
GFQ26 : 373.400 (+0.32%)
Hogs Slip Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.11 from the day prior....

HEM26 : 101.525 (-0.42%)
HEK26 : 93.825 (-0.27%)
HEN26 : 104.575 (-0.38%)
Shootin' the Bull about trying to pick the last apple on the tree

In my minds eye, I see producers, laden with apples in their sacks, teetering on a dead limb to try to reach the last apple at the top.

Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down 45 to 90 cents at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, as last week was $246-249 in the South and $249-250 in the north. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEQ26 : 246.450 (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 251.150 (+0.03%)
LEJ26 : 252.800 (+0.08%)
GFK26 : 372.375 (+0.38%)
GFJ26 : 375.525 (+0.54%)
GFQ26 : 373.400 (+0.32%)
Hogs Leaking Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 40 to 70 cent losses at midday, with April up 22 cents as it expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.20 on Wednesday morning, up $1.94 from...

HEM26 : 101.525 (-0.42%)
HEK26 : 93.825 (-0.27%)
HEN26 : 104.575 (-0.38%)
CCattle Look to Wednesday Trade as Rally Extended on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with gains of $1.05 to $2.90 across the board. Open interest was up 2,043 contracts. Last week’s cash trade was at $246-249 in the South, with some northern...

LEQ26 : 246.450 (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 251.150 (+0.03%)
LEJ26 : 252.800 (+0.08%)
GFK26 : 372.375 (+0.38%)
GFJ26 : 375.525 (+0.54%)
GFQ26 : 373.400 (+0.32%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 5 to 72 cents, as April was steady ahead of the Wednesday expiration. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.73 from...

HEM26 : 101.525 (-0.42%)
HEK26 : 93.825 (-0.27%)
HEN26 : 104.575 (-0.38%)
Cattle Rally on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with gains of $1.05 to $2.90 across the board. Last week’s cash trade was at $246-249 in the South, with some northern action near $249-250. Monday had...

LEQ26 : 246.450 (+0.13%)
LEM26 : 251.150 (+0.03%)
LEJ26 : 252.800 (+0.08%)
GFK26 : 372.375 (+0.38%)
GFJ26 : 375.525 (+0.54%)
GFQ26 : 373.400 (+0.32%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 147.300
2nd Resistance Point 146.150
1st Resistance Point 143.850
Last Price 141.550s
1st Support Level 140.400
2nd Support Level 139.250
3rd Support Level 136.950

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52-Week High 145.000
Last Price 141.550s
Fibonacci 61.8% 138.048
Fibonacci 50% 135.900
Fibonacci 38.2% 133.752
52-Week Low 126.800

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