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Lean Hogs May '23 (HEK23)

76.625s +0.025 (+0.03%) 05/12/23 [CME]
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News & Headlines for Fri, May 12th, 2023
Cattle Rally into Monday’s Close

Live cattle futures closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying $1.47 to $2.27. Cash trade was limited last week, as some exchanged hands at $208 in the north, with some $204 in the South. Feeder...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
Hog Pop Higher on Monday

Lean hog futures posted gains of $1.30 to $1.80 on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was down $1.11 on Monday afternoon to $81.99. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 81 cents...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)
Livestock Markets Rally

Markets challenge resistance

Shootin' the Bull about not much of anything

Not much seemed to change over the weekend.  Cattle feeders lost approximately $42.00 per head from one week to the next.

Hog Posting Gains on Monday

Lean hog futures are up a nickel in expiring April, with other contracts $1.17 to $1.72 higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was up 46 cents on Monday morning to 83.50. The CME Lean...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)
Cattle Rallying on Monday

Live cattle futures are up $1.125 to $1.60 at midday. Cash trade was limited last week, with $208 reported in the north, with some $204 in the South. Feeder cattle futures are showing $1 to $2.50 gains...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
A Mixed Start to the Shortened Holiday Week for Ag Markets

Grain and livestock markets saw some big moves last week and are seeing a choppy trade to start the shortened week. Here are a few things on our radar.

More Volatility Ahead, or a Return to "Normal"

Could this be the week where volatility subsides, and focus goes from broad based risk on/off back to a focus on the fundamentals and technicals of individual risk asset

Cattle Look to Start Fresh Week

The cattle market is looking to begin a new week of trade after live cattle futures rallied on Friday, to post gains of $1.60 to $1.65 in the front months. June was still down $1.40 on the week. Cash trade...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
Hogs Shift Focus to Short Week

Lean hog futures were mixed on Friday, with front month April down 57 cents and other contracts up 7 to 20 cents. June futures were up $1.77 last week. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)
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Cattle Holds 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement at 193.50 Keeping The long Term Trend Positive

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis

LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
Hogs Post Mixed Action on Friday

Lean hog futures posted mixed action on Friday, with front month April down 57 cents and other contracts up 7 to 20 cents. June futures were up $1.77 this week. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)
Cattle Rallies to Close the Week

Live cattle futures were pushing higher on Friday, with gains of $1.60 to $1.65 in the front months. June was down $1.40 on the week. Cash trade was limited this week, with $208 reported in the north,...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grain Markets on Fire, as the Cattle Bounce Higher Again.

Shootin' the Bull about filling up hotel rooms

I understand the argument of "if the hotel isn't full, you're losing money".  I don't think that is the case any longer.

Cattle Rallying at Midday

Live cattle futures are posting $1.50 to $1.80 across most contracts at midday. Cash trade has been quiet for the most part, with some trickling in at $208 in the north, with some $204 in the South. Friday...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
Hogs Mixed on Friday

Lean hog futures are showing contracts mixed, with front month April down 50 cents and other contracts up 30 to 55 cents. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.04 on Friday...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)
Cattle Falls Back on Thursday

Live cattle futures were lower on Thursday, with contracts down $1.95 to $3.25 on the session. Preliminary open interest was down 9,799 contracts. Cash trade trickled in on Wednesday, with light action...

LEQ25 : 195.825s (+1.02%)
LEJ25 : 203.950s (+0.73%)
LEM25 : 199.075s (+1.16%)
GFJ25 : 288.050s (+1.01%)
GFK25 : 280.950s (+0.81%)
GFQ25 : 286.150s (+0.87%)
Hogs Show Some Gains on Thursday

Lean hog futures closed with mixed action on Thursday, with April down 97 cents and most other contracts up 37 cents to $1.50. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $85.67...

HEK25 : 87.950s (+1.59%)
HEM25 : 95.125s (+1.93%)
HEN25 : 95.500s (+2.03%)

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Cattle Rally into Monday’s Close
Live cattle futures closed out the Monday session with contracts rallying $1.47 to $2.27. Cash trade was limited last week, as some exchanged hands at $208 in the north, with some $204 in the South. Feeder cattle futures were up $2.25 to $2.90 at the Monday close. The CME Feeder... Read more
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