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Feeder Cattle Apr '24 (GFJ24)

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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Futures in Negative Territory on Wednesday, Ditto for Feeders

Live cattle settled 40 to 57 cents lower in the most active contract months. Cash cattle trade has been quiet to start the week, with a few IA cattle changing hands at $188/$302 in the meat. Asking prices are mostly in the $304-306 range.  Feeder futures were down $1.20 to $1.40, with the lower finished cattle prices offsetting cheaper corn in the breakevens. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 3 cents on June 4 to $250.86. 

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were lower this afternoon, with choice quoted $2.09 lower to $314.79 and select down $3.57 per 100 pounds at $300.90. USDA estimated Wednesday’s FI cattle slaughter at 124,000 head, taking the weekly total to 367,000 head. That is down 2,668 head from the same week last year. The comparisons to last week are invalid due to the holiday. 

Jun 24 Live Cattle  closed at $181.775, down $0.400,

Aug 24 Live Cattle  closed at $177.875, down $0.575,

Oct 24 Live Cattle  closed at $180.300, down $0.500,

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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
04/25/24
Expiration Date
04/25/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 28, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
14,707 (-1,333)
9,355 (+93)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
15,419 (+1,416)
14,280 (-911)
Producers - Long / Short
10,381 (-1,220)
8,350 (+126)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
3,529 (-104)
208 (-24)
Managed Money - Long / Short
11,234 (+1,351)
4,538 (-1,141)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
4,185 (+65)
9,742 (+230)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
235.900 +4.08%
on 04/11/24
249.000 -1.39%
on 04/01/24
+0.080 (+0.03%)
since 03/26/24
3-Month
235.900 +4.08%
on 04/11/24
260.800 -5.86%
on 02/26/24
-0.070 (-0.03%)
since 01/26/24

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Live cattle settled 40 to 57 cents lower in the most active contract months. Cash cattle trade has been quiet to start the week, with a few IA cattle changing hands at $188/$302 in the meat. Asking prices...

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LEQ24 : 177.875s (-0.32%)
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GFU24 : 256.200s (-0.54%)
GFV24 : 257.150s (-0.54%)
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LEQ24 : 177.875s (-0.32%)
LEV24 : 180.300s (-0.28%)
GFQ24 : 254.825s (-0.47%)
GFU24 : 256.200s (-0.54%)
GFV24 : 257.150s (-0.54%)
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HEN24 : 92.200s (-1.84%)
HEQ24 : 91.625s (-2.06%)
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LEM24 : 181.775s (-0.22%)
LEQ24 : 177.875s (-0.32%)
LEV24 : 180.300s (-0.28%)
GFQ24 : 254.825s (-0.47%)
GFU24 : 256.200s (-0.54%)
GFV24 : 257.150s (-0.54%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 245.530
2nd Resistance Point 245.530
1st Resistance Point 245.530
Last Price 245.530s
1st Support Level 245.530
2nd Support Level 245.530
3rd Support Level 245.530

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52-Week High 273.600
Fibonacci 61.8% 250.718
Last Price 245.530s
Fibonacci 50% 243.650
Fibonacci 38.2% 236.582
52-Week Low 213.700

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