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Live Cattle Apr '23 (LEJ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally on Monday Following Trade Talks and Import Suspension

Live cattle futures rallied $1.50 to $2.15 into the close on Monday.  Cash trade settled in last week $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228. Feeder cattle futures were in a rally mode on Monday, with gains of $5.12 to $6.10 in the front months.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up another $4.89 on May 9, with the average price at $301.03.

Over the weekend, USDA Secretary Rollins announced a suspension of imports of live cattle from Mexico as the New World Screwworm makes its way north, now just 700 miles from the US border. USDA’s statement read, “This import suspension will persist on a month-by-month basis, until a significant window of containment is achieved.” 

The meeting between US and China trade reps saw progress, as an announcement overnight showed a drop in tariffs by 115% for each country for 90 days. The US dropped their rate to 30% on Chinese goods, while China cut theirs to 10%. This follows several recent cancellations of beef sales by Chi... 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
$3,025/2,750
First Notice Date
04/10/23
Expiration Date
04/28/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 6, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
105,351 (+4,183)
190,294 (+6,263)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
185,603 (+10,820)
76,972 (+5,219)
Producers - Long / Short
51,003 (+4,357)
185,319 (+5,477)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,787 (-10)
2,414 (+950)
Managed Money - Long / Short
146,470 (+7,593)
20,859 (+4,475)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
39,133 (+3,227)
56,113 (+744)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
164.925 +6.21%
on 03/29/23
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+10.225 (+6.20%)
since 03/28/23
3-Month
160.625 +9.06%
on 03/22/23
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+14.350 (+8.92%)
since 01/27/23
52-Week
150.875 +16.11%
on 05/31/22
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+19.425 (+12.47%)
since 04/28/22

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Cattle Markets Make New All-Time Highs, Hogs Higher

Positive Trade talks with China, Screwworm drive prices higher

Cattle Rally on Monday Following Trade Talks and Import Suspension

Live cattle futures rallied $1.50 to $2.15 into the close on Monday. Cash trade settled in last week $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228. Feeder cattle futures were in a rally mode...

LEV25 : 208.450s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 211.600s (+0.97%)
LEM25 : 216.825s (+1.00%)
GFQ25 : 306.375s (+2.02%)
GFK25 : 303.100s (+1.72%)
GFU25 : 305.100s (+2.03%)
Hogs Post Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures saw some strength on Monday, with contracts up anywhere from 35 cents to $2.05. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $95.29 on Monday afternoon, up $0.82...

HEM25 : 98.300s (+0.74%)
HEK25 : 90.725s (+0.39%)
HEN25 : 102.475s (+2.04%)
Shootin' the Bull about profits and losses

Cattle feeders continue to see the best profit margin ever today, while having to replace with higher feeder cattle and input costs that project significant losses in the future, without further stupendous...

Mooooonshot in Cattle Futures Prices. Can the Rally Continue?

Here are three things to watch for signs that cattle futures prices are topping.

GFQ25 : 306.375s (+2.02%)
ESM25 : 5,846.50 (-0.32%)
LEM25 : 216.825s (+1.00%)
GFQ25 : 306.375s (+2.02%)
LEM25 : 216.825s (+1.00%)
Hog Bulls Gaining Ground Following Weekend Trade Talks

Lean hog futures are popping higher so far on Friday, with 27 cents to $1.90 in the nearbys. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $94.33 on Monday morning, down $0.45. The...

HEM25 : 98.300s (+0.74%)
HEK25 : 90.725s (+0.39%)
HEN25 : 102.475s (+2.04%)
Cattle Rallying Following Weekend Trade Talks and Import Suspension

Live cattle futures are in rally mode so far at Monday’s midday with gains of $1.65 to $1.95. Cash trade settled in last week $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV25 : 208.450s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 211.600s (+0.97%)
LEM25 : 216.825s (+1.00%)
GFQ25 : 306.375s (+2.02%)
GFK25 : 303.100s (+1.72%)
GFU25 : 305.100s (+2.03%)
WASDE

WASDE - 2025-05-12

KGN25 : 0.6663s (+0.03%)
ZSN25 : 1068-4 (-0.26%)
KIN25 : 321.00s (+0.94%)
XBM25 : 192.50s (unch)
KON25 : 3,915 (+2.65%)
SWQ25 : 495.00s (-0.98%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5120 (+0.41%)
ZON25 : 342-2 (-1.08%)
BJM25 : 1.9150s (+1.27%)
ZMN25 : 298.7 (+0.20%)
MLU25 : 204.50s (+0.86%)
ZCN25 : 447-6 (-0.06%)
Cattle Traders Look to React to Import Suspension

Live cattle futures closed Friday mixed, as nearby June was held up by the stronger cash action, up 42 cents, with other contracts down 40 to 55 cents. June was up $3.57 on the week. Friday’s preliminary...

LEV25 : 208.450s (+0.72%)
LEQ25 : 211.600s (+0.97%)
LEM25 : 216.825s (+1.00%)
GFQ25 : 306.375s (+2.02%)
GFK25 : 303.100s (+1.72%)
GFU25 : 305.100s (+2.03%)
Hogs Look to New Week

Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Friday, with contracts down 27 cents to up 40 cents. June was down $1.77 last week. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $94.47 on Friday...

HEM25 : 98.300s (+0.74%)
HEK25 : 90.725s (+0.39%)
HEN25 : 102.475s (+2.04%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 179.283
2nd Resistance Point 178.192
1st Resistance Point 176.683
Last Price 175.175s
1st Support Level 174.083
2nd Support Level 172.992
3rd Support Level 171.483

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52-Week High 177.700
Last Price 175.175s
Fibonacci 61.8% 167.453
Fibonacci 50% 164.288
Fibonacci 38.2% 161.122
52-Week Low 150.875

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