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Feeder Cattle Aug '24 (GFQ24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Continues to Friday Midday

Live cattle are trading with gains of $1.07 to $1.87 across most front months on Friday. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190 on Thursday. Bids of $187 are being reported in the North this morning, with Southern bids in the $182 to $185 range. Feeders are posting Friday strength of $1.75 to $2.60.  The CME Feeder Cattle index was up 54 cents on May 15 to $242.33 and converging nicely with May FC futures.

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices continued to shoot higher in the Friday morning report, with retailers buying for Memorial Day features. Choice boxes were up another $3.38 at $313.53, with Select $1.58 higher to $298.09. That raised the Chc/Sel spread to $15.44. USDA estimated federally inspected cattle slaughter at 124,000 head for Thursday, taking the weekly total to 487,000. That is down 2,000 head from last week and 14,669 head below the same week last year. 

Jun 24 Live Cattle  are at $180.90, up $1.875,

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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
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
08/29/24 (104 days)
Expiration Date
08/29/24 (104 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle Aug '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 7, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
15,563 (+157)
9,544 (-811)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
12,803 (-554)
14,180 (+518)
Producers - Long / Short
11,385 (-65)
8,401 (-379)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
3,304 (+607)
269 (-47)
Managed Money - Long / Short
9,378 (-374)
5,475 (+352)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
3,425 (-180)
8,705 (+166)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
249.050 +4.36%
on 05/10/24
261.800 -0.73%
on 04/29/24
+7.775 (+3.08%)
since 04/17/24
3-Month
243.275 +6.83%
on 04/12/24
271.750 -4.36%
on 02/26/24
-7.075 (-2.65%)
since 02/16/24

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Hogs Falling into Weekend

Lean hogs are slipping lower in the to weekend, with contracts down 25 cents to $2, led by the nearbys. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was back down 58 cents on Friday morning at 88.78....

HEM24 : 96.425 (-1.98%)
HEN24 : 99.850 (-1.75%)
HEQ24 : 99.175 (-1.61%)
Cattle Rally Continues to Friday Midday

Live cattle are trading with gains of $1.07 to $1.87 across most front months on Friday. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190 on Thursday. Bids of $187...

LEM24 : 180.550 (+0.85%)
LEQ24 : 178.550 (+0.66%)
LEV24 : 181.575 (+0.53%)
GFK24 : 246.025 (+0.48%)
GFQ24 : 259.250 (+0.74%)
GFU24 : 260.225 (+0.71%)
Are Cattle Futures Prices on the Verge of a Breakout?

Live cattle and feeder cattle futures prices have been firming up through this week’s trade as we inch towards what has historically been a friendly time of year for the markets.

Hogs Set to Close Out Week

Lean hogs faded off of some of the midday strength, but still found solid ground to post 5 to 87 cent higher trade. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 60 cents on Thursday afternoon...

HEM24 : 96.425 (-1.98%)
HEN24 : 99.850 (-1.75%)
HEQ24 : 99.175 (-1.61%)
Cattle Look to Friday After Week of Beef Strength

Live cattle posted Thursday gains of a nickel to 92 cents, as boxed beef price continue to rally ahead of Memorial Day. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190...

LEM24 : 180.550 (+0.85%)
LEQ24 : 178.550 (+0.66%)
LEV24 : 181.575 (+0.53%)
GFK24 : 246.025 (+0.48%)
GFQ24 : 259.250 (+0.74%)
GFU24 : 260.225 (+0.71%)
Soybeans, Hanging In There And What Matters

The rally in Soybeans started from a 61.8% retracement on the continuation chart at 1138.00.

ZSN24 : 1229-2 (+1.07%)
Cattle Rally in Unison with Boxed Beef

Live cattle posted Thursday gains of a nickel to 92 cents, as boxed beef price continue to rally ahead of Memorial Day. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190...

LEM24 : 180.550 (+0.85%)
LEQ24 : 178.550 (+0.66%)
LEV24 : 181.575 (+0.53%)
GFK24 : 246.025 (+0.48%)
GFQ24 : 259.250 (+0.74%)
GFU24 : 260.225 (+0.71%)
Hogs Pull Back from Highs, Still Close with Gains

Lean hogs faded off of some of the midday strength, but still found solid ground to post 5 to 87 cent higher trade. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 60 cents on Thursday afternoon...

HEM24 : 96.425 (-1.98%)
HEN24 : 99.850 (-1.75%)
HEQ24 : 99.175 (-1.61%)
Corn Futures Test Significant Support, Will it Hold?

Corn futures have been under pressure for the last three sessions after failing against resistance to start the week. Will support hold into the weekend or will the selling persist?

Cattle Leading with Triple Digit Gains

Live cattle are trading the Thursday session with $1 to $1.20 gains across most contracts at midday. Cash action has been quiet this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange saw no bids or sales...

LEM24 : 180.550 (+0.85%)
LEQ24 : 178.550 (+0.66%)
LEV24 : 181.575 (+0.53%)
GFK24 : 246.025 (+0.48%)
GFQ24 : 259.250 (+0.74%)
GFU24 : 260.225 (+0.71%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 261.800
2nd Resistance Point 260.250
1st Resistance Point 258.800
Last Price 259.250
1st Support Level 255.800
2nd Support Level 254.250
3rd Support Level 252.800

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52-Week High 282.925
Fibonacci 61.8% 262.517
Last Price 259.250
Fibonacci 50% 256.212
Fibonacci 38.2% 249.908
52-Week Low 229.500

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