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Live Cattle Aug '19 (LEQ19)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Mixed Action on Tuesday

Live cattle futures ended Tuesday with 5 to 45 cent gains in the front months and other contracts lower, as the equities calmed down. Cash trade has yet to develop this week, but is mostly compiling showlists. It rounded out last week with $188 sales in the south and $194-196 in the North, $2 lower on the week. Feeder cattle futures were down 20 cents to $1.00.  The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down $1.20 at $255.35 on August 5. 

Beef exports converted from Census data on a tonnage basis to a carcass basis showed 263.5 million lbs shipped in June, a slight 2.4% decline from last year but up 1.8% from May and  a12- month high.

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef were reported lower in the Tuesday PM report. Choice boxes were down $2.13 at $315.81, with Select products 44 cents lower @ $299.62. The Chc/Sel spread narrowed to $16.19.  USDA estimated Tuesday’s FI slaughter at 122,000 head, taking the weekly total to 241,000. That is up 3,000 head from last week and 5,053 head below the... 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
08/05/19
Expiration Date
08/30/19 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '19
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 30, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
98,427 (-7,693)
143,920 (+3,146)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
132,934 (+9,129)
72,960 (-4,082)
Producers - Long / Short
37,407 (-4,618)
137,850 (+5,499)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,902 (-761)
3,952 (-39)
Managed Money - Long / Short
95,853 (+9,100)
16,460 (-3,575)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,081 (+29)
56,500 (-507)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
99.700 +5.32%
on 08/16/19
108.925 -3.60%
on 08/01/19
-3.100 (-2.87%)
since 07/30/19
3-Month
99.700 +5.32%
on 08/16/19
109.600 -4.20%
on 07/29/19
-0.050 (-0.05%)
since 05/30/19
52-Week
99.700 +5.32%
on 08/16/19
121.150 -13.33%
on 03/22/19
-4.925 (-4.48%)
since 08/28/18

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Hogs Head Higher on Tuesday

Lean hogs saw 12 to 70 cent gains across most front months on Tuesday. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at 85.88 in the Tuesday PM print, down $8.97 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog...

HEQ24 : 91.275s (+0.14%)
HEV24 : 76.400s (+0.89%)
HEZ24 : 68.950s (+0.51%)
Cattle Post Mixed Action on Tuesday

Live cattle futures ended Tuesday with 5 to 45 cent gains in the front months and other contracts lower, as the equities calmed down. Cash trade has yet to develop this week, but is mostly compiling showlists....

LEQ24 : 181.975s (+0.23%)
LEV24 : 179.050s (+0.03%)
LEZ24 : 178.050s (-0.11%)
GFQ24 : 243.000s (-0.41%)
GFU24 : 240.575s (-0.28%)
GFV24 : 239.025s (-0.08%)
Shootin' the Bull about capturing what you have gained

If you did whatever it took to put a floor underneath your production, you now have some leeway.  Depending upon what derivative you used, there are multiple ways to restructure your position that may...

Cattle Fading Early Tuesday Strength, with Midday Losses

Live cattle futures are showing 40 to 60 cent lower trade in most contracts, as August is up 65 cents. Cash trade has yet to develop this week, but is mostly compiling showlists. It rounded out last week...

LEQ24 : 181.975s (+0.23%)
LEV24 : 179.050s (+0.03%)
LEZ24 : 178.050s (-0.11%)
GFQ24 : 243.000s (-0.41%)
GFU24 : 240.575s (-0.28%)
GFV24 : 239.025s (-0.08%)
Hogs Seeing Some Buying on Tuesday

Lean hogs are posting stead to 50 cent higher trade action so far on Tuesday. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at 78.97 in the Tuesday AM print, down $3.08 from the previous day. The CME Lean...

HEQ24 : 91.275s (+0.14%)
HEV24 : 76.400s (+0.89%)
HEZ24 : 68.950s (+0.51%)
Are Cattle Futures Setting Up for a Recovery Rally

Cattle futures have been under heavy pressure for the last week as a risk off trade has swept through global markets. Is the dust starting to settle?

Hogs Start Week with Losses

Lean hogs settled with losses of 55 cents to $1.05 in the nearbys on Monday. Weaker equity market trade added pressure to the market. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at 76.91 in the Monday...

HEQ24 : 91.275s (+0.14%)
HEV24 : 76.400s (+0.89%)
HEZ24 : 68.950s (+0.51%)
Cattle Looking for a Landing Spot

Live cattle futures continued their descent on Monday, following losses from late last week. Contracts were down another $2.55 to $4, amid risk off from weakness in the stock market and a weaker economic...

LEQ24 : 181.975s (+0.23%)
LEV24 : 179.050s (+0.03%)
LEZ24 : 178.050s (-0.11%)
GFQ24 : 243.000s (-0.41%)
GFU24 : 240.575s (-0.28%)
GFV24 : 239.025s (-0.08%)
Cattle Markets Plunge

Cattle markets continue downward as recession fears build

Hogs Drop Out of the Gates on Monday

Lean hogs settled with losses of 55 cents to $1.05 in the nearbys on Monday. Weaker equity market trade added pressure to the market. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at 76.91 in the Monday...

HEQ24 : 91.275s (+0.14%)
HEV24 : 76.400s (+0.89%)
HEZ24 : 68.950s (+0.51%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 106.250
1st Resistance Point 105.625
Last Price 105.000s
1st Support Level 104.500
2nd Support Level 104.000
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 121.150
Fibonacci 61.8% 112.956
Fibonacci 50% 110.425
Fibonacci 38.2% 107.894
Last Price 105.000s
52-Week Low 99.700

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