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Live Cattle Apr '23 (LEJ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Live Cattle Slips Back Lower on Friday, as Feeders Head Higher

Live cattle futures posted losses of 12 to 55 cents on Friday, with August up a tick heading into the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report after the close. Cash trade saw some southern action at $182-185, with the bulk at $183 and down $2 on the week. Northern trade was at $288-295 in the beef, centered at $293 and down $5. Feeder cattle futures were up 12 to 60 cents in the front months with deferreds down 35 cents to $1.22. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 97cents at $241.70 on August 22. 

The USDA Cattle on Feed report showed July placements at 1.702 million head, up 5.85% from a year ago, with marketings at 1.855 million head and 7.72% above 2023. August 1 on feed inventory was up 0.28% from last year at 11.095 million head. 

Cold Storage data showed 407.13 million lbs of beef stocks as of July 31, a 0.2% drop from the end of June and 0.81% below last year.

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef were mixed in the Friday afternoon report. Choice boxes were up $1.35 at $317.34, 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
$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 Aug 20, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
103,189 (+1,855)
125,801 (+200)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
98,255 (-1,503)
62,633 (-888)
Producers - Long / Short
39,742 (+234)
122,432 (+27)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
62,160 (+1,450)
2,082 (+2)
Managed Money - Long / Short
64,616 (-1,890)
19,351 (+923)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,639 (+387)
43,282 (-1,811)
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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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Live Cattle Slips Back Lower on Friday, as Feeders Head Higher

Live cattle futures posted losses of 12 to 55 cents on Friday, with August up a tick heading into the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report after the close. Cash trade saw some southern action at $182-185, with...

LEQ24 : 182.575s (+0.01%)
LEV24 : 175.700s (-0.11%)
LEZ24 : 175.200s (-0.19%)
GFQ24 : 242.575s (+0.25%)
GFU24 : 238.575s (+0.16%)
GFV24 : 234.375s (+0.05%)
Hogs Head Higher into Friday’s Close

Lean hog futures closed out the Friday session with contracts to 92 cents in the green. The national average base hog price was reported at $80.76 on Friday afternoon, down $2.60 on the day. The CME...

HEV24 : 80.550s (+1.16%)
HEZ24 : 70.750s (+0.68%)
HEG25 : 73.825s (+0.65%)
Shootin' the Bull about traversing quicksand

In my opinion, traders opened a wide swath of quicksand for producers to have to traverse as markets seek convergence.

Cold Storage

Cold Storage - 2024-08-23

GFV24 : 234.375s (+0.05%)
LEV24 : 175.700s (-0.11%)
HEV24 : 80.550s (+1.16%)
YKX24 : 18,030s (-0.96%)
BDU24 : 317.5000s (-0.11%)
OJX24 : 481.75s (+0.17%)
Cattle on Feed

Cattle on Feed - 2024-08-23

GFV24 : 234.375s (+0.05%)
LEV24 : 175.700s (-0.11%)
Hogs Bulls Holding onto Strength on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with 30 to 45 cent gains in the nearbys on Friday. The national average base hog price was reported at $80.44 on Friday morning afternoon, down $2.92 on the day. The CME Lean...

HEV24 : 80.550s (+1.16%)
HEZ24 : 70.750s (+0.68%)
HEG25 : 73.825s (+0.65%)
Cattle Mixed Ahead of CoF Report

Live cattle futures are showing mixed trade with August down a dime and other contracts up 20 to 40 cents leading up to USDA’s Cattle on Feed report. Cash trade crept in earlier this week with some southern...

LEQ24 : 182.575s (+0.01%)
LEV24 : 175.700s (-0.11%)
LEZ24 : 175.200s (-0.19%)
GFQ24 : 242.575s (+0.25%)
GFU24 : 238.575s (+0.16%)
GFV24 : 234.375s (+0.05%)
Cattle Get a Bounce on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.15 to $1.37 across the board on Thursday as traders were squaring up ahead of USDA’s Cattle on Feed report. Cash trade crept in earlier this week with some southern...

LEQ24 : 182.575s (+0.01%)
LEV24 : 175.700s (-0.11%)
LEZ24 : 175.200s (-0.19%)
GFQ24 : 242.575s (+0.25%)
GFU24 : 238.575s (+0.16%)
GFV24 : 234.375s (+0.05%)

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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