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Live Cattle Dec '23 (LEZ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally Back on Thursday, with Feeders Breaking the $300 Level

Live cattle futures were back up $1.30 to $1.75 on Thursday. Cash action started off with sales of $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228 kicking up on Thursday. Feeder cattle futures led the charge, with a few contracts closing over the $300 level and up $2.65 to $3.05 on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up $2.37 on May 7, with the average price at $295.78. 

The US announced a trade deal with the UK earlier on Thursday, with part of the deal including Britain agreeing to increase market access for US beef exports. 

Export Sales data showed a total of 7,642 MT of beef sold in the week ending on May 1, which was a calendar year low. Japan purchased 6,600 MT, with 1,900 MT sold to South Kora and 5,500 MT in net reductions reported for China. Shipments slipped back from the week prior to 15,122 MT. South Korea was destined for 5,200 MT, with 4,400 MT to Japan.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were mixed on Thursday afternoon, w... 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
12/04/23
Expiration Date
12/29/23 (expired)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 29, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
101,168 (-1,941)
184,031 (+2,509)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
174,783 (+15,031)
71,753 (+11,007)
Producers - Long / Short
46,646 (-2,775)
179,842 (+1,850)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,797 (+381)
1,464 (+206)
Managed Money - Long / Short
138,877 (+10,525)
16,384 (+3,385)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
35,906 (+4,506)
55,369 (+7,622)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
162.200 +7.07%
on 12/07/23
174.000 -0.19%
on 12/29/23
+1.775 (+1.03%)
since 11/29/23
3-Month
162.200 +7.07%
on 12/07/23
190.250 -8.71%
on 10/02/23
-14.250 (-7.58%)
since 09/29/23
52-Week
162.200 +7.07%
on 12/07/23
192.050 -9.57%
on 09/19/23
+8.725 (+5.29%)
since 12/29/22

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Cattle Rally Back on Thursday, with Feeders Breaking the $300 Level

Live cattle futures were back up $1.30 to $1.75 on Thursday. Cash action started off with sales of $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228 kicking up on Thursday. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV25 : 207.475s (+0.63%)
LEQ25 : 210.000s (+0.78%)
LEM25 : 214.250s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 301.250s (+0.89%)
GFK25 : 297.475s (+1.03%)
GFU25 : 300.225s (+0.98%)
Hogs Fall Back as Cash Strength Holds

Lean hog futures closed with contracts down 15 to 50 cents in the nearbys and July up 75 points. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $94.02 on Thursday afternoon, up $1....

HEM25 : 97.175s (-0.15%)
HEK25 : 90.650s (-0.55%)
HEN25 : 100.250s (+0.78%)
Shootin' the Bull about further rationing.

The rationing is believed starting to make a small impact with comments heard this week.

Will Cattle Make Even Higher Highs During the 2025 Peak Demand Season?

The cattle futures market is heading into the 2025 grilling season, which begins at the end of May. Animal protein prices tend to rise to annual highs as the barbecues come out of storage, and the aroma...

LEM25 : 214.250s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 301.250s (+0.89%)
Hogs Holding Mixed at Midday

Lean hog futures are mixed at midday, with contracts down 15 to 35 cents lower, with July up 50 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $94.654 on Thursday morning, up...

HEK25 : 90.650s (-0.55%)
HEM25 : 97.175s (-0.15%)
HEN25 : 100.250s (+0.78%)
Cattle Rally Back as Cash Strength Continues

Live cattle futures are back up $1.50 to $2.02 so far on Thursday. Cash action started off with sales of $218-220 in the South, with northern action at $225-228 kicking up on Thursday. Feeder cattle futures...

LEV25 : 207.475s (+0.63%)
LEM25 : 214.250s (+0.81%)
LEQ25 : 210.000s (+0.78%)
GFK25 : 297.475s (+1.03%)
GFQ25 : 301.250s (+0.89%)
GFU25 : 300.225s (+0.98%)
Cattle Face Midweek Pressure, as Cash Stays Firm

Live cattle futures fell to weakness on Wednesday, with contracts down 70 cents to $1.15. Preliminary open interest was up just 155 contracts, with June down 7,785 contracts as the Goldman Roll begins...

LEV25 : 207.475s (+0.63%)
LEM25 : 214.250s (+0.81%)
LEQ25 : 210.000s (+0.78%)
GFK25 : 297.475s (+1.03%)
GFQ25 : 301.250s (+0.89%)
GFU25 : 300.225s (+0.98%)
Hogs Mixed on Wednesday as Traders Look to Thursday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Wednesday, with contracts down 25 to 40 cents and July up 7 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $93.02 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEK25 : 90.650s (-0.55%)
HEM25 : 97.175s (-0.15%)
HEN25 : 100.250s (+0.78%)
Hogs Close with Mixed Action

Lean hog futures posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts down 25 to 40 cents and July up 7 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $93.02 on Wednesday afternoon,...

HEK25 : 90.650s (-0.55%)
HEM25 : 97.175s (-0.15%)
HEN25 : 100.250s (+0.78%)
Cattle Fall Back Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures fell back on Wednesday, with contracts down 70 cents to $1.15. Cash action is off to an earlier start this week, with $218-220 sales reported in the South already, steady to $2 higher...

LEV25 : 207.475s (+0.63%)
LEM25 : 214.250s (+0.81%)
LEQ25 : 210.000s (+0.78%)
GFK25 : 297.475s (+1.03%)
GFQ25 : 301.250s (+0.89%)
GFU25 : 300.225s (+0.98%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 176.450
2nd Resistance Point 175.225
1st Resistance Point 174.450
Last Price 173.675s
1st Support Level 172.450
2nd Support Level 171.225
3rd Support Level 170.450

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52-Week High 192.050
Fibonacci 61.8% 180.647
Fibonacci 50% 177.125
Last Price 173.675s
Fibonacci 38.2% 173.603
52-Week Low 162.200

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