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Live Cattle Dec '21 (LEZ21)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Extend Rally to Wednesday

Live cattle ended the Wednesday session with contracts up $1 to $1.50 across the borad. Cash trade this week has been quiet so far, with a few light trades of $192 in the north and $187 in the South, though nothing to establish a trend. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange from the Central Stockyards saw 532 head of the 1,344 listed selling in a range of $187-188.25, all out of TX. After the close, USDA reported another human case of H5N1, this time in Michigan connected with a dairy herd that had previously contracted the virus.

Feeder cattle saw gains of $1.42 to $3.07 across the board on Wednesday. The CME Feeder Cattle index was up another 69 cents on May 21 to $248.44. The basis is firming ahead of contract expiration, with May futures now less than $2 premium to the cash market.

The average trade estimates for Friday’s Cattle on Feed report put April placements down 6.1% from last year, with April marketings up 9.8%. That would leave the May 1 on feed inventory down 0... 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
$2,695/2,450
First Notice Date
12/06/21
Expiration Date
12/31/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Dec '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 14, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
94,857 (-3,612)
132,599 (-3,194)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
100,002 (+3,158)
55,343 (+1,974)
Producers - Long / Short
40,827 (-12)
126,705 (-1,013)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
52,440 (-1,482)
4,304 (-63)
Managed Money - Long / Short
62,843 (+1,145)
21,123 (+179)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,159 (+2,013)
34,220 (+1,795)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
134.000 +3.66%
on 12/20/21
139.550 -0.47%
on 12/30/21
+3.025 (+2.23%)
since 11/30/21
3-Month
125.000 +11.12%
on 10/01/21
139.550 -0.47%
on 12/30/21
+13.175 (+10.48%)
since 09/30/21
52-Week
118.300 +17.41%
on 01/04/21
139.550 -0.47%
on 12/30/21
+19.225 (+16.06%)
since 12/30/20

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Hog Continue to Grind Lower on Wednesday

Lean hogs posted losses of 20 cents to $1.20 on the Wednesday session. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was reported at $87.83 on Wednesday afternoon, down 37 cents from day prior. The...

HEM24 : 95.400s (-1.04%)
HEN24 : 98.125s (-1.21%)
HEQ24 : 97.550s (-1.04%)
Cattle Extend Rally to Wednesday

Live cattle ended the Wednesday session with contracts up $1 to $1.50 across the borad. Cash trade this week has been quiet so far, with a few light trades of $192 in the north and $187 in the South, though...

LEM24 : 184.175s (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 181.675s (+0.69%)
LEV24 : 184.650s (+0.82%)
GFK24 : 250.375s (+0.57%)
GFQ24 : 262.900s (+1.18%)
GFU24 : 263.750s (+1.01%)
Cattle Market Rallies on Strong Cash

Feeders surge and fats rally as cash markets strong early in the week

Shootin' the Bull about breaking triangles and further rationing

Traders were able to push June out of its triangular pattern, but back months are a little slow in achieving the same.  Rationing is now a noticeable factor, and acceptable term in the cattle and beef...

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WDU24 : 3,989s (+0.10%)
Cattle Keep Rally Moving on Wednesday

Live cattle are keeping the line moving as we move through midweek trade, up 80 cents to $1.25 in most contracts at midday. Cash trade this week has been quiet so far, with a few light trades of $192 in...

LEM24 : 184.175s (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 181.675s (+0.69%)
LEV24 : 184.650s (+0.82%)
GFK24 : 250.375s (+0.57%)
GFQ24 : 262.900s (+1.18%)
GFU24 : 263.750s (+1.01%)
Hog Continue Slide on Wednesday

Lean hogs are continuing to slide on Wednesday, as contracts are down 80 cents to $1.25. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was reported at $87.02 on Wednesday morning, down $1.47 from...

HEM24 : 95.400s (-1.04%)
HEN24 : 98.125s (-1.21%)
HEQ24 : 97.550s (-1.04%)
Cattle Look to Midweek Session After Resuming Gains

Live cattle posted higher trade on Tuesday, with contracts closing 75 cent to $1.87 higher. Cash trade this week has been quiet so far, with a few light trades of $192 in the north being picked up. USDA...

LEM24 : 184.175s (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 181.675s (+0.69%)
LEV24 : 184.650s (+0.82%)
GFK24 : 250.375s (+0.57%)
GFQ24 : 262.900s (+1.18%)
GFU24 : 263.750s (+1.01%)
Hog Grind Lower

Lean hogs closed the Tuesday session with contracts steady to 62 cents lower across the board. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was reported at $88.20 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.77...

HEM24 : 95.400s (-1.04%)
HEN24 : 98.125s (-1.21%)
HEQ24 : 97.550s (-1.04%)
Cattle Rally Resumes on Tuesday

Live cattle posted higher trade on Tuesday, with contracts closing 75 cent to $1.87 higher. Cash trade this week has been relatively quite so far, with a few light trades of $192 in the north being picked...

LEM24 : 184.175s (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 181.675s (+0.69%)
LEV24 : 184.650s (+0.82%)
GFK24 : 250.375s (+0.57%)
GFQ24 : 262.900s (+1.18%)
GFU24 : 263.750s (+1.01%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 140.767
2nd Resistance Point 140.033
1st Resistance Point 139.467
Last Price 138.900s
1st Support Level 138.167
2nd Support Level 137.433
3rd Support Level 136.867

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52-Week High 139.550
Last Price 138.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 131.432
Fibonacci 50% 128.925
Fibonacci 38.2% 126.417
52-Week Low 118.300

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