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Live Cattle Dec '24 (LEZ24)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Continues on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted strength heading into Thursday’s close up $1.65 to $2.17. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no bids/sales on the 1,258 head offered. Feeder cattle futures rallied into the close on Thursday, up $1.50 to$1.70 in the nearbys. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $0.54 on March 18, with the average price at $284.65. 

Beef export sales in the week ending on May 13 were tallied at 10,173 MT, the second lowest this MY. South Korea was the largest buyer of 3,000 MT, with Japan buying 2,800 MT.  Shipments totaled 15,329 MT, which was back down from last week. Of that total, South Korea was destined for 3,900 MT, with 3,800 MT to Japan. 

Ahead of the Friday Cattle on Feed report, analysts estimate to see February placements down 14% from last year on average, with Feb marketings down 8.1%. Last year included 1 more day. March on feed data is expected to total... 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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
12/09/24
Expiration Date
12/31/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 11, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
105,630 (-1,002)
181,877 (+6,259)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
160,739 (+3,002)
63,404 (-4,317)
Producers - Long / Short
47,540 (+2,007)
174,185 (+7,640)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,510 (-1,598)
4,112 (+30)
Managed Money - Long / Short
127,174 (-2,944)
16,113 (-3,481)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,565 (+5,946)
47,291 (-836)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
186.900 +3.72%
on 12/05/24
194.500 -0.33%
on 12/31/24
+5.875 (+3.13%)
since 11/29/24
3-Month
182.600 +6.16%
on 11/15/24
194.500 -0.33%
on 12/31/24
+9.050 (+4.90%)
since 09/30/24
52-Week
173.175 +11.94%
on 08/21/24
194.500 -0.33%
on 12/31/24
+13.175 (+7.29%)
since 12/29/23

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Cattle Rally Continues on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted strength heading into Thursday’s close up $1.65 to $2.17. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online...

LEQ25 : 201.825s (+0.87%)
LEJ25 : 208.475s (+0.80%)
LEM25 : 205.025s (+1.07%)
GFH25 : 288.350s (+0.53%)
GFJ25 : 288.450s (+0.60%)
GFK25 : 289.100s (+0.56%)
Hogs Close with Weakness on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed the Thursday session slipping back a tick to 25 cents in the front months. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $89.39 on Thursday afternoon, down...

HEJ25 : 85.550s (-0.03%)
HEK25 : 88.600s (-0.11%)
HEM25 : 96.250s (-0.26%)
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YKK25 : 13,595s (-0.69%)
HEM25 : 96.250s (-0.26%)
GFK25 : 289.100s (+0.56%)
LEM25 : 205.025s (+1.07%)
Cattle Strength Continuing on Thursday

Live cattle futures are holding onto strength at midday, with contracts up 17 to 60 cents at midday. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEQ25 : 201.825s (+0.87%)
LEJ25 : 208.475s (+0.80%)
LEM25 : 205.025s (+1.07%)
GFH25 : 288.350s (+0.53%)
GFJ25 : 288.450s (+0.60%)
GFK25 : 289.100s (+0.56%)
Hogs Trading Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures are posting mixed action so far on Thursday, with contracts up 15 cents in April to down 55 cents in other front months. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported...

HEJ25 : 85.550s (-0.03%)
HEK25 : 88.600s (-0.11%)
HEM25 : 96.250s (-0.26%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Strength

Live cattle futures extended the rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEQ25 : 201.825s (+0.87%)
LEJ25 : 208.475s (+0.80%)
LEM25 : 205.025s (+1.07%)
GFH25 : 288.350s (+0.53%)
GFJ25 : 288.450s (+0.60%)
GFK25 : 289.100s (+0.56%)
Hogs Close Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures fell lower on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...

HEJ25 : 85.550s (-0.03%)
HEK25 : 88.600s (-0.11%)
HEM25 : 96.250s (-0.26%)
Cattle Rally Continues on Wednesday

Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern...

LEQ25 : 201.825s (+0.87%)
LEJ25 : 208.475s (+0.80%)
LEM25 : 205.025s (+1.07%)
GFH25 : 288.350s (+0.53%)
GFJ25 : 288.450s (+0.60%)
GFK25 : 289.100s (+0.56%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 195.267
2nd Resistance Point 194.883
1st Resistance Point 194.367
Last Price 193.850s
1st Support Level 193.467
2nd Support Level 193.083
3rd Support Level 192.567

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52-Week High 194.500
Last Price 193.850s
Fibonacci 61.8% 186.354
Fibonacci 50% 183.837
Fibonacci 38.2% 181.321
52-Week Low 173.175

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