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Feeder Cattle Oct '26 (GFV26)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Slightly Higher at Midday Wednesday

Live cattle futures were 67 cents to $1.20 higher across the nearbys at midday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online saw no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with just a couple bids of $253. Outside of that, there have been $252-255 bids across the country on Wednesday. Feeder cattle futures are $2.15 to $2.20 gains so far at midday. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $2.52 on June 29 to $377.40.

Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower in the Wednesday afternoon, with the Chc/Sel spread at $22.39. Choice boxes were down 19 cents at $392.97, with Select $1.10 lower to $370.58. USDA’s federally inspected cattle slaughter for Tuesday was estimated at 110,000 head, with the weekly total at 214,000 head. That was down 2,000 from the previous week on a 3,000 head revision lower to Monday and 24,022 head below the same week last year.

Aug 26 Live Cattle  are at $243.100, up $0.675,

Oct 26 Live Cattle  are at $237.825, up $1.175,

Dec 26 Live Cattle  are at $237.4... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$6,270/5,700
First Notice Date
10/29/26 (120 days)
Expiration Date
10/29/26 (120 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Oct '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,911 (+1,373)
14,123 (+1,003)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
25,882 (+1,440)
21,302 (+961)
Producers - Long / Short
7,125 (+258)
11,680 (+1,035)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
7,399 (+1,106)
1,056 (-41)
Managed Money - Long / Short
23,078 (+1,815)
7,383 (-524)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
2,804 (-375)
13,919 (+1,485)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
329.650 +8.99%
on 06/04/26
371.500 -3.28%
on 06/25/26
+14.000 (+4.05%)
since 06/01/26
3-Month
329.650 +8.99%
on 06/04/26
375.575 -4.33%
on 05/01/26
-2.775 (-0.77%)
since 04/01/26

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Lean hog futures are showing front month weakness of 55 to 65 cents on Wednesday, with some back months steady to 20 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.16 on Wednesday morning,...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Cattle Slightly Higher at Midday Wednesday

Live cattle futures were 67 cents to $1.20 higher across the nearbys at midday. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online saw no sales on the 1,520 head offered, with just a couple bids of $253. Outside...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade, Following Tuesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Open interest was down 2,448 contracts on the day. Cash trade has been quiet this week with...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday As Pork Prices Face Weakness

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. Open interest was down 3,363 contracts on the day. USDA’s national base hog price...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Hogs Post Front Month Gains on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were 47 to 92 cents higher in the nearbys on Tuesday, with deferred contracts down 32 to 47 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at 97.58 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME...

HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)
Cattle Extend Losses to Close the Month

Live cattle futures were down 57 cents to $1.22 across the board on Tuesday. June futures expired at $258.20. Cash trade has been quiet this week with last week at northern sales of $260 and $258 in the...

LEZ26 : 236.575s (+0.08%)
LEV26 : 236.725s (+0.03%)
LEQ26 : 241.825s (-0.25%)
GFU26 : 362.175s (-0.10%)
GFQ26 : 364.150s (-0.12%)
GFV26 : 359.300s (-0.10%)
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HEQ26 : 97.050s (-1.17%)
HEN26 : 93.350s (-1.03%)
HEV26 : 81.500s (-0.61%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 366.025
2nd Resistance Point 364.250
1st Resistance Point 361.775
Last Price 359.300s
1st Support Level 357.525
2nd Support Level 355.750
3rd Support Level 353.275

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52-Week High 375.575
Last Price 359.300s
Fibonacci 61.8% 341.911
Fibonacci 50% 331.513
Fibonacci 38.2% 321.114
52-Week Low 287.450

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