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Live Cattle Aug '24 (LEQ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $4 to $5.30 gains in the front months. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $260-261.50 sales on 552 of the 1,104 head offered. Feeder cattle futures are up $1.47 in May, with other contracts up $4 to $4.55. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.48 to $374.37 on May 11. 

The Tuesday APHIS update on the New World Screwworm showed a total of 1,701 active cases of in Mexico as of Monday. There were 139 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas (7 within a range of 96-97 miles of the US border), 51 active in Nuevo Leon (14 within a range of 79-99 miles of the US border), and 15 in Coahuila.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel spread back at a 12 cent premium to Choice. Choice boxes were down 75 cents to $389.98, while Select was $1.41 lower at $389.86. USDA estimated federally ins... 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
08/05/24
Expiration Date
08/30/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,646 (-611)
189,682 (+1,946)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
165,391 (+7,882)
61,672 (+4,501)
Producers - Long / Short
31,762 (-986)
180,429 (+517)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,020 (+566)
8,389 (+1,620)
Managed Money - Long / Short
149,791 (+6,182)
11,773 (-276)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
15,600 (+1,700)
49,899 (+4,777)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
179.800 +3.36%
on 08/05/24
187.500 -0.88%
on 08/01/24
-1.850 (-0.99%)
since 07/30/24
3-Month
175.800 +5.72%
on 06/06/24
189.325 -1.84%
on 07/26/24
+6.075 (+3.38%)
since 05/30/24
52-Week
163.625 +13.58%
on 12/06/23
192.450 -3.43%
on 09/15/23
-0.175 (-0.09%)
since 08/29/23

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Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play

Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.

Hogs Rallying on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $3 to $3.25, as nearby May is down a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.17 on Wednesday morning, up 24 cents...

HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
Cattle Back to Rally Mode on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $4 to $5.30 gains in the front months. Cash trade has seen some $260 sales in the South early this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
Hogs Traders Look to Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted losses of 75 cents to $1.80 across most contracts on Tuesday, with May up a nickel. Open interest was up 4,306 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.19...

HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Open interest suggested longs exiting, down 2,268 contracts Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last...

LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
Cattle Fade Early Gains to Post Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.70 to $2.80 losses across most front months. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few bids of $260. Last week settled in at $256-260, with southern action $256-258...

LEV26 : 238.600s (+2.02%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
GFK26 : 367.325s (+0.39%)
GFU26 : 357.975s (+1.16%)
Hogs Faces Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures posted losses of 75 cents to $1.80 across most contracts on Tuesday, with May up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.19 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog...

HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
HEK26 : 90.900s (-0.03%)
HEN26 : 105.875s (+2.84%)
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WASDE Report Sends the Grains Higher - Nervous Livestock Markets Dive Lower

Shootin' the Bull about inflicting casualties

Today's market venue is not for the faint of heart.  Massive volatility and price expanse are expected to inflict heavy casualties in the cattle industry.

Will Beef and Pork Futures Rally as the 2026 Grilling Season Arrives?

The 2026 peak grilling season begins at the end of this month, and cattle prices are near record highs. Lean hogs are trading near $1 per pound and could have upside potential as demand increases in the...

HEM26 : 100.875s (+2.49%)
LEQ26 : 246.475s (+2.24%)
LEM26 : 252.800s (+2.06%)
COW : 39.87 (-1.81%)
GFQ26 : 360.925s (+1.23%)
HEQ26 : 106.525s (+2.45%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 186.467
2nd Resistance Point 186.183
1st Resistance Point 186.017
Last Price 185.850s
1st Support Level 185.567
2nd Support Level 185.283
3rd Support Level 185.117

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52-Week High 192.450
Last Price 185.850s
Fibonacci 61.8% 181.439
Fibonacci 50% 178.038
Fibonacci 38.2% 174.636
52-Week Low 163.625

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