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Live Cattle Dec '25 (LEZ25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extending Pullback on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.44 to $1.55 losses on Wednesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed no sales on the 1,226 head offered, with bids of $246-246.50. Feeder cattle futures are showing 17 cent to $1.55 losses at Wednesday’s midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.32 to $374.37 on April 20.  

The Tuesday update from APHIS on the New World Screwworm showed active cases in Mexico at 1,395. There were 102 active cases in the bordering state of Tamaulipas, with 5 reported in Nuevo Leon.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday morning report, with the Chc/Sel at $5.17 premium for select. Choice boxes were up $1.09 to $385.09, while Select was $3.06 higher at $390.26. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 111,000 head for Tuesday, with the week to date total at 208,000 head. That is... 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
12/08/25
Expiration Date
12/31/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Dec '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
97,746 (-327)
188,870 (+3,021)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
157,577 (+3,106)
51,989 (+1,534)
Producers - Long / Short
31,109 (-798)
182,631 (+3,434)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,610 (+661)
5,212 (-223)
Managed Money - Long / Short
143,233 (+3,076)
10,394 (-347)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,344 (+30)
41,595 (+1,881)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
213.150 +8.84%
on 12/01/25
233.700 -0.73%
on 12/31/25
+16.425 (+7.62%)
since 11/28/25
3-Month
204.550 +13.42%
on 11/25/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
-2.775 (-1.18%)
since 09/30/25
52-Week
188.850 +22.85%
on 03/04/25
248.300 -6.56%
on 10/16/25
+42.325 (+22.31%)
since 12/30/24

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Shootin' the Bull about the consumer

There is not a great deal to discuss.  Consumers appear more impacted by the 5 years of inflation, the persistent and elevated rate of inflation, and most recently a significant rise in commodity inflation,...

Hog Posting Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with mixed action on Wednesday, with contracts down 40 cents to 55 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.83 on Wednesday morning, down $1.90 from...

HEM26 : 102.625s (-0.56%)
HEK26 : 95.050s (-0.37%)
HEN26 : 105.700s (+0.45%)
Cattle Extending Pullback on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.44 to $1.55 losses on Wednesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. The...

LEQ26 : 239.175s (-0.22%)
LEM26 : 243.075s (-0.20%)
LEJ26 : 246.850s (-0.23%)
GFK26 : 358.425s (-0.03%)
GFJ26 : 366.800s (+0.06%)
GFQ26 : 358.875s (-0.02%)
Dear Cattle Futures Traders, Mark Your Calendars for June 5

Consider buying a put option on June live cattle futures.

LEM26 : 243.075s (-0.20%)
LEM26 : 243.075s (-0.20%)
Hog Bulls Look to Extend Gains to Wednesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. Open interest was down 1,633 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at...

HEM26 : 102.625s (-0.56%)
HEK26 : 95.050s (-0.37%)
HEN26 : 105.700s (+0.45%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Open interest slipped back 1,458 contracts on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around...

LEQ26 : 239.175s (-0.22%)
LEM26 : 243.075s (-0.20%)
LEJ26 : 246.850s (-0.23%)
GFK26 : 358.425s (-0.03%)
GFJ26 : 366.800s (+0.06%)
GFQ26 : 358.875s (-0.02%)
Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures saw a Tuesday recovery after gapping higher, with contracts up 12 cents to $1.47 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.65 on Tuesday afternoon, up 52 cents...

HEM26 : 102.625s (-0.56%)
HEK26 : 95.050s (-0.37%)
HEN26 : 105.700s (+0.45%)
Cattle Extends Losses to Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted $1.52 to $2.52 losses on Tuesday. Early cash trade this week has been quiet with a few light sales of $246 floating around in KS, but not enough for a trend. Feeder cattle futures...

LEQ26 : 239.175s (-0.22%)
LEM26 : 243.075s (-0.20%)
LEJ26 : 246.850s (-0.23%)
GFK26 : 358.425s (-0.03%)
GFJ26 : 366.800s (+0.06%)
GFQ26 : 358.875s (-0.02%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

We could see a lower trade across the board tomorrow. Risk Off Environment

Chart of the Day - June Live Cattle

Daily Live and Feeder Cattle charts have made a bearish turn.  Potential double top in weekly charts?

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 235.767
2nd Resistance Point 234.733
1st Resistance Point 233.367
Last Price 232.000s
1st Support Level 230.967
2nd Support Level 229.933
3rd Support Level 228.567

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52-Week High 248.300
Last Price 232.000s
Fibonacci 61.8% 225.590
Fibonacci 50% 218.575
Fibonacci 38.2% 211.560
52-Week Low 188.850

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