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Live Cattle Apr '22 (LEJ22)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Regain Strength to Round Out Week

Cattle futures are continuing to shrug off the Wednesday overreaction, as contracts are up another 60 cents to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-184 in KS on Friday, even to $2 above a week ago. Northern trade was reported at $184-185, $1-2 higher on the week. Feeders settled with $2.15 to $2.45 gains. The CME Feeder Cattle index was back up $2.51 on April 24 to $245.15. 

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed again in the Friday PM report. Choice boxes were $0.22 higher at $297.14, with Select down $0.94 at $288.72. USDA estimated cattle slaughter at 113,000 head for Friday, taking this week’s total to 613,000 head. That was down 7,000 head from the previous week and 13,000 head below the same week last year. 

Apr 24 Live Cattle  closed at $184.675, up $0.725,

Jun 24 Live Cattle  were at $178.575, up $0.775,

Aug 24 Live Cattle  closed at $176.775, up $0.725,<... 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
04/04/22
Expiration Date
04/29/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 23, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
96,676 (-5,386)
136,527 (-1,510)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
99,621 (+4,094)
52,068 (-448)
Producers - Long / Short
38,263 (-5,946)
131,422 (-1,239)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,732 (+748)
2,424 (-83)
Managed Money - Long / Short
63,953 (+2,901)
23,840 (-180)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
35,668 (+1,193)
28,228 (-268)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
136.350 +4.07%
on 04/06/22
144.225 -1.61%
on 04/21/22
+1.000 (+0.71%)
since 03/29/22
3-Month
133.500 +6.29%
on 03/04/22
148.700 -4.57%
on 02/10/22
-1.200 (-0.84%)
since 01/28/22
52-Week
129.850 +9.28%
on 05/04/21
148.700 -4.57%
on 02/10/22
+11.650 (+8.94%)
since 04/29/21

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Hogs Correction Continued on Friday

Lean hogs hit their high for the week on Tuesday and spent the rest of the week fading the early rally. Futures settled $1.00 to $2.525 lower on Friday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)
Cattle Regain Strength to Round Out Week

Cattle futures are continuing to shrug off the Wednesday overreaction, as contracts are up another 60 cents to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with a steady/higher note this week, as...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Hogs Weaken While Cattle Markets Rally

Strong end to week for cattle cash market drives futures higher

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

$11.00-Beans? $5.00-Corn? $7.00-Wheat? $230-Feeders?

That’s a Wrap!

This week’s trade is officially in the books and it left a few markets at some pivotal spots as we head into next week’s trade.

Shootin' the Bull about getting ready for summer sales

In my opinion, the discovery process continues.  Of the most importance coming up will be the amount of inventory available in the large summer video sales, and how quick buyers will be to procure inventory...

Hogs Continue Drop into Friday

Lean hogs are down another $1.12 to $2.45 at midday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was not reported on Friday morning, with a 5 day rolling average at 90.45. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)
Cattle Regaining Strength to Round Out Week

Cattle futures are continuing to shrug off the Wednesday overreaction, as contracts are up another 60 cents to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday with a steady/higher note this week, as...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Cattle Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Live cattle had a back and forth trade on Thursday but settled near the highs with $1.60 to $2.67 gains. Cash trade kicked off with a steady/higher note this week, as the South was at $182 in TX and $182-183...

LEJ24 : 184.675s (+0.39%)
LEM24 : 178.575s (+0.44%)
LEQ24 : 176.775s (+0.41%)
GFK24 : 248.700s (+0.99%)
GFQ24 : 260.550s (+0.87%)
GFU24 : 261.575s (+0.83%)
Hogs Ready to Close Out the Week

Lean hogs fell $1.17 to $2.45 in the front months on Thursday, with the other contracts down 80 to 97 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $2.78 on Thursday afternoon, at...

HEK24 : 94.275s (-1.05%)
HEM24 : 102.475s (-2.40%)
HEN24 : 105.950s (-1.72%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 147.033
2nd Resistance Point 144.467
1st Resistance Point 143.183
Last Price 141.900s
1st Support Level 139.333
2nd Support Level 136.767
3rd Support Level 135.483

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52-Week High 148.700
Last Price 141.900s
Fibonacci 61.8% 141.499
Fibonacci 50% 139.275
Fibonacci 38.2% 137.051
52-Week Low 129.850

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