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Live Cattle Aug '26 (LEQ26)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Starting Off the Week with Gains

Live cattle futures are pushing higher, with most contracts up 75 to 95 cents. April is up $2.375 on First Notice Day. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10 from the previous week. Feeder cattle futures are moved, with contracts down a dime to up a dollar.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 1 cent to $366.81 on April 1. 

The JBS strike in Greeley, Colorado is expected to conclude on Monday, with workers coming back on Tuesday as negotiations are still ongoing.

CFTC data from Friday showed managed money at a net long of 123,742 contracts in live cattle futures and options as of March 31, a 12,833 contract increase on the week. Specs in Feeder cattle futures and options added 2,301 contracts to their net long to 20,111 contracts.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday morning report, with the Chc/Sel at 65 cents. Choice boxes were up $1.18 to $388.96, while Select was $2.12 higher at $388.31. USDA estimat... 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
08/10/26 (126 days)
Expiration Date
08/31/26 (147 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,496 (-1,592)
180,030 (+6,744)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
145,655 (+9,502)
53,395 (-611)
Producers - Long / Short
38,111 (-3,160)
171,829 (+5,699)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,975 (+1,795)
6,791 (+1,272)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,907 (+8,788)
11,354 (-3,172)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,748 (+714)
42,041 (+2,561)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
222.275 +9.27%
on 03/09/26
243.750 -0.36%
on 04/06/26
+13.625 (+5.94%)
since 03/06/26
3-Month
222.275 +9.27%
on 03/09/26
243.750 -0.36%
on 04/06/26
+13.925 (+6.08%)
since 01/06/26
52-Week
183.325 +32.48%
on 04/07/25
243.750 -0.36%
on 04/06/26
+56.850 (+30.56%)
since 04/04/25

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Cattle Starting Off the Week with Gains

Live cattle futures are pushing higher, with most contracts up 75 to 95 cents. April is up $2.375 on First Notice Day. Cash trade took off last week, with sales at $245-246 across the country, up $8-10...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
Hogs Rallying on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are posting gains of 25 cents to $2.50 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday morning due to light trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 16 cents...

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Grain and Livestock Technical Levels in Focus to Start the Week

Grain markets have settled into a range here while cattle markets try to find the strength to keep the rally alive. Tune in as Oliver Sloup brings you the latest information on RFD-TV!

Hogs Look to Come Out of the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents last week. Open interest was down 1,597 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35...

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
Cattle Look to New Week After Gaining Cash Strength

Live cattle futures posted 65 cent to $2.15 gains on Thursday, with April $7.70 higher on the week. Thursday’s open interest was down 3,156 contracts, mainly in the April contract. Cash trade took off...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
USDA grain reports add perspective while cattle surge

Rain chances increase for Southern Plains in 6-10 day

Cattle Markets Surge Taking Cash Prices Higher

Futures take cash higher and the Greeley strike is set to end on Monday, another boon for the producer

Livestock & Fibonacci

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
Cattle Rally on Thursday, as Cash Strength Takes Control

Live cattle futures posted 65 cent to $2.15 gains on Thursday, with April $7.70 higher on the week. Cash trade got kicked off with strength on Thursday, with trade at $245 across the country, up $10 from...

LEQ26 : 242.875s (+0.29%)
LEM26 : 247.025s (+0.28%)
LEJ26 : 248.025s (+0.74%)
GFK26 : 370.350s (-0.07%)
GFJ26 : 372.025s (-0.23%)
GFQ26 : 369.825s (+0.09%)
Hogs Face Pressure into the Long Weekend

Lean hog futures were 20 to 77 cents higher on Thursday, as April slipped 42 cents this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.35 on Thursday afternoon, up 18 cents from the day prior....

HEK26 : 98.775s (+2.89%)
HEJ26 : 90.475s (+0.14%)
HEM26 : 107.700s (+3.09%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength is above 70%. The market is in overbought territory. Watch for a potential trend reversal.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 245.733
2nd Resistance Point 244.742
1st Resistance Point 243.808
Last Price 242.875s
1st Support Level 241.883
2nd Support Level 240.892
3rd Support Level 239.958

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52-Week High 243.750
Last Price 242.875s
Fibonacci 61.8% 220.668
Fibonacci 50% 213.538
Fibonacci 38.2% 206.407
52-Week Low 183.325

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