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Live Cattle Dec '22 (LEZ22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Posts Monday Gains

Live cattle futures saw higher action on Monday, with contracts 32 cents to $1.07 in the green. Cash trade was softer last week at $228-229 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures closed the Monday with contracts 90 cents to $1.40 higher.

Export Sales data showed 11,403 MT of beef sold in the week ending on 12/4, well above the week prior. Export Shipments were 11,673 MT in that week.

USDA Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Monday afternoon report, with the Chc/Sel spread narrowing to $12.18. Choice boxes were up $1.24 to $362.87, while Select was $4.67 higher at $350.69. USDA federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 121,000 head for Monday. That was 11,000 head above last Monday and 1,604 head larger than the same week last year. 

Dec 25 Live Cattle  closed at $230.725, up $0.325,

Feb 26 Live Cattle  closed at $231.425, up $0.625,

Apr 26 Live Cattle  closed at $231.075, up $1.075,

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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
12/05/22
Expiration Date
12/30/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 9, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
110,295 (-3,228)
172,269 (-3,716)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
132,576 (-503)
56,486 (-2,943)
Producers - Long / Short
47,669 (-3,507)
163,420 (+1,027)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,135 (+489)
6,358 (-4,533)
Managed Money - Long / Short
105,713 (+4,399)
19,279 (-199)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
26,863 (-4,902)
37,207 (-2,744)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
151.225 +2.38%
on 12/07/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+1.750 (+1.14%)
since 11/30/22
3-Month
146.725 +5.52%
on 10/10/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+7.775 (+5.29%)
since 09/30/22
52-Week
142.025 +9.01%
on 05/31/22
158.675 -2.43%
on 12/29/22
+10.475 (+7.26%)
since 12/30/21

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Cattle Posts Monday Gains

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LEG26 : 231.425s (+0.27%)
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GFF26 : 346.500s (+0.26%)
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Cattle Posting Monday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing 85 cent to $1.55 across most contracts at midday. Cash trade was softer last week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are $2.10 to $2.50...

LEJ26 : 231.075s (+0.47%)
LEG26 : 231.425s (+0.27%)
LEZ25 : 230.725s (+0.14%)
GFH26 : 340.500s (+0.32%)
GFF26 : 346.500s (+0.26%)
GFJ26 : 339.000s (+0.41%)
Hogs Posting Gains to Start the Holiday Week

Lean hog futures are up 30 to 65 cents across most contracts at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported this morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15 cents on December...

HEJ26 : 89.875s (+0.84%)
HEG26 : 85.350s (+1.01%)
HEK26 : 93.600s (+0.73%)
A Santa Claus Rally for Grains?

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Cattle Traders Look to React to Bull Friendly Cattle on Feed Report

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LEJ26 : 231.075s (+0.47%)
LEG26 : 231.425s (+0.27%)
LEZ25 : 230.725s (+0.14%)
GFH26 : 340.500s (+0.32%)
GFF26 : 346.500s (+0.26%)
GFJ26 : 339.000s (+0.41%)
Hogs Look to Holiday Shortened Week of Trade

Lean hog futures were steady to 40 cents higher on Friday, as February was a tick lower last week. Preliminary open interest was up 1,176 contracts on Friday, suggesting some new buying. The market will...

HEJ26 : 89.875s (+0.84%)
HEG26 : 85.350s (+1.01%)
HEK26 : 93.600s (+0.73%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 160.950
2nd Resistance Point 159.725
1st Resistance Point 157.275
Last Price 154.825s
1st Support Level 153.600
2nd Support Level 152.375
3rd Support Level 149.925

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52-Week High 158.675
Last Price 154.825s
Fibonacci 61.8% 152.315
Fibonacci 50% 150.350
Fibonacci 38.2% 148.385
52-Week Low 142.025

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