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Live Cattle Apr '23 (LEJ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Reverse Action to Close Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle were higher early in the Tuesday session but bulls felt queasy by midday. Futures closed down 12 to 90 cents in the nearbys and 32 cents to $1.12 higher out in the 2025 contracts. Cash action was negligible on Monday, with showlists being compiled. Last week’s trade was $183-184 live and $292 dressed in the North, steady to down $1 from the previous week. Southern trade was steady, at $182. 

Feeders ignored the stronger corn action and weaker nearby fats, with contracts up 70 cents to $1.10. The CME Feeder Cattle index was up another $1.11 on April 22 to $243.22. The OKC feeder cattle auction saw feeders $4-8 higher this week, with good demand noted.

USDA’s Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in the Tuesday PM report. Choice boxes were $1.47 higher to $297.40, with Select up 89 cents at $292.76. That took the Chc/Sel spread back up to $4.64. USDA estimated cattle slaughter at 125,000 head for Tuesday, taking this week’s total to 238,000 head. That was dow... 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
04/10/23
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 Apr 16, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,062 (-1,090)
138,037 (-7,594)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
95,527 (-4,908)
52,516 (+1,052)
Producers - Long / Short
44,209 (-897)
132,661 (-7,476)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,984 (+245)
2,507 (+320)
Managed Money - Long / Short
61,052 (-5,067)
24,020 (+37)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,475 (+159)
28,496 (+1,015)
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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 Reverse Action to Close Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle were higher early in the Tuesday session but bulls felt queasy by midday. Futures closed down 12 to 90 cents in the nearbys and 32 cents to $1.12 higher out in the 2025 contracts. Cash action...

LEJ24 : 183.350s (-0.26%)
LEM24 : 177.150s (-0.51%)
LEQ24 : 175.500s (-0.51%)
GFJ24 : 243.750s (+0.35%)
GFK24 : 246.050s (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.400s (+0.36%)
Hogs Bulls Push Higher on Tuesday

Lean hogs saw gains of $1.20 to $2.45 on Tuesday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up $1.54 cents from the Monday afternoon print, at $91.85 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog...

HEK24 : 98.575s (+1.94%)
HEM24 : 107.950s (+2.32%)
HEN24 : 109.950s (+2.11%)
Cattle Reversing Action on Turnaround Tuesday

Live cattle are back down $1 to $1.32 on Tuesday’s midday. Cash action was negligible on Monday, with showlists being compiled. Last week’s trade was $183-184 live and $292 dressed in the North, steady...

LEJ24 : 183.350s (-0.26%)
LEM24 : 177.150s (-0.51%)
LEQ24 : 175.500s (-0.51%)
GFJ24 : 243.750s (+0.35%)
GFK24 : 246.050s (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.400s (+0.36%)
Hogs Shooting Higher on Tuesday

Lean hogs are posting $1.25 to $2.15 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 70 cents from the Monday afternoon print, at $91.01 on Tuesday morning. The CME Lean Hog...

HEK24 : 98.575s (+1.94%)
HEM24 : 107.950s (+2.32%)
HEN24 : 109.950s (+2.11%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade After CoF Dust Settles

Live cattle ended Monday with contracts up $2.35 to $3.20 in reaction to a friendly USDA Cattle on Feed report. Cash action was negligible on Monday, but had picked up on Friday, with some $183-184 live...

LEJ24 : 183.350s (-0.26%)
LEM24 : 177.150s (-0.51%)
LEQ24 : 175.500s (-0.51%)
GFJ24 : 243.750s (+0.35%)
GFK24 : 246.050s (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.400s (+0.36%)
Hogs Looks to Tuesday Session

Lean hogs eked out some gains on Monday, with contracts steady to $1.20 higher across the board. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up $1.82 in the Monday afternoon print, at $90.31....

HEK24 : 98.575s (+1.94%)
HEM24 : 107.950s (+2.32%)
HEN24 : 109.950s (+2.11%)
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Cattle Rally After Digesting USDA Data

Live cattle closed Monday with contracts up $2.35 to $3.20 in fallout from friendly the USDA Cattle on Feed report. Cash action picked up on Friday, with some $183-184 live and $292 dressed action reported...

LEJ24 : 183.350s (-0.26%)
LEM24 : 177.150s (-0.51%)
LEQ24 : 175.500s (-0.51%)
GFJ24 : 243.750s (+0.35%)
GFK24 : 246.050s (+0.36%)
GFQ24 : 259.400s (+0.36%)
Hogs Sneak Higher on Monday

Lean hogs snuck out some gains on Monday, with contracts steady to $1.20 higher across the board. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up $1.82 in the Monday afternoon print, at $90.31....

HEK24 : 98.575s (+1.94%)
HEM24 : 107.950s (+2.32%)
HEN24 : 109.950s (+2.11%)

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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