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Feeder Cattle Jan '24 (GFF24)

232.060s +0.035 (+0.02%) 01/26/24 [CME]
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News & Headlines for Fri, Jan 26th, 2024
Cattle Bulls Taking Money Off the Table on Thursday

Live cattle futures posted Thursday losses of $2.55 to $3.45, as profit taking took over as we near month end. Cash trade has kicked off at $208 in the south, with a few at $209. Norther sales have been...

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Post Strength on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with Thursday gains of 20 to 60 cents. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $80.62 on Thursday afternoon, down $2.87 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)
Profit Taking in the Cattle Markets

Cattle markets fall as month end and the Cattle Inventory report looms big in traders' eyes.

Grain and Livestock Markets Come Under Pressure

Profit taking in grains and cattle was seen as we approach the last trading day of the month.

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Cattle Pull Back Continues on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with Thursday midday losses of $2.70 to $3.65. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed $209 sales on two lots in KS, with...

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with Thursday gains of 40 to 50 cents so far. The national average base hog negotiated price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)
Cattle Futures Retreat in Wednesday’s Trade

Cattle futures gave back some ground on Wednesday. A healthy correction or a longer-term top? Have an opinion? There’s a market for that.

Cattle Post Losses on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses on Wednesday, down $1.525 to $2.60. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed...

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Mixed on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Wednesday, with contracts anywhere from 45 cents higher to 15 cents lower in the front months. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.49 on Wednesday...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)
Cattle Retreat Lower on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted losses on Wednesday, down $1.525 to $2.60. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed...

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Close Wednesday Mixed

Lean hog futures were mixed on Wednesday, with contracts anywhere from 45 cents higher to 15 cents lower in the front months. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.49 on Wednesday...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)
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Cattle Markets Just Hit Record Highs. Is More Price Upside Likely?

There may be more near-term upside, but the cattle market is likely nearing its top.

GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEY00 : 201.000s (unch)
Cattle Pulling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are trading with Wednesday losses of $1.75 to $2.60. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards...

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Trading with Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures are up 22 to 97 cents on Wednesday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.87 on Wednesday morning, up 53 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)
Cattle Rallies Again on Tuesday

Live cattle futures posted Tuesday strength of $2.80 to $3.45 in the nearbys at the close. Cash sales were reported early last week at $201 in the South, with late week sales jumping up to $208 in KS....

LEM25 : 195.775s (-1.50%)
LEG25 : 204.475s (-1.23%)
LEJ25 : 201.500s (-1.68%)
GFF25 : 281.900s (+0.48%)
GFH25 : 273.200s (-0.75%)
GFJ25 : 272.325s (-0.83%)
Hogs Push Higher on Tuesday

Lean hog futures were up 85 cents to $1.10 on Tuesday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $84.32 on Tuesday afternoon, up $3.93 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

HEG25 : 84.375s (+0.57%)
HEJ25 : 91.925s (+0.66%)
HEK25 : 95.600s (+0.29%)

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Cattle Bulls Taking Money Off the Table on Thursday
Live cattle futures posted Thursday losses of $2.55 to $3.45, as profit taking took over as we near month end. Cash trade has kicked off at $208 in the south, with a few at $209. Norther sales have been near $210 live and $330 in the beef. The Thursday morning... Read more
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