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| Period | Period Low | Period High | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Month | 94.500 +2.75% on 03/14/25 |
Period Open: 96.100
| 97.975 -0.89% on 02/26/25 | +1.000 (+1.04%) since 02/21/25 |
| 3-Month | 89.400 +8.61% on 01/08/25 |
Period Open: 93.575
| 97.975 -0.89% on 02/26/25 | +3.525 (+3.77%) since 12/20/24 |
| 52-Week | 86.400 +12.38% on 07/15/24 |
Period Open: 100.400
| 102.400 -5.18% on 04/08/24 | -3.300 (-3.29%) since 03/21/24 |
Hogs Stabilize while cattle markets surge and collapse on strong cash
Live cattle futures faded into the Friday close, settling down $1.52 to $2.47 on the day, as traders were lightning up ahead of the monthly Cattle on Feed report. Cash trade was on the move on Friday,...
Lean hog futures closed the Friday session with contracts up 57 cents to $1.22, as April was 50 cents lower over the course of the week. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported...
In my opinion, the cattle industry, futures traders included, are no longer rationing beef or cattle, but producers.
Lean hog futures are trading with midday gains of $1.125 to $2.10 on Friday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.26 on Friday morning, down $2.14 from the day prior....
Live cattle futures are fading back lower at midday as traders give back early strength in position ahead of the monthly Cattle on Feed report. Contracts are down 35 to 90 cents, with exception to April...
Live cattle futures posted gains heading into Thursday’s close, up $1.65 to $2.17. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. Preliminary open interest was up 9,302 contracts...
Lean hog futures settle the Thursday session with marginal losses of a tick to 25 cents in the front months. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $89.39 on Thursday afternoon,...
Live cattle futures posted strength heading into Thursday’s close up $1.65 to $2.17. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online...
Cattle markets make new highs
I recommend rolling up put options positions if applicable.
Live cattle futures are holding onto strength at midday, with contracts up 17 to 60 cents at midday. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange...
Lean hog futures are posting mixed action so far on Thursday, with contracts up 15 cents in April to down 55 cents in other front months. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported...
Lean hog futures fell lower on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...
Live cattle futures extended the rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has been slower this week following last week’s strength. Wednesday morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange...
Live cattle futures continued to rally on Wednesday, with gains of $1.35 to $1.85 at the close. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. Last week was strong, at $203 in the South, with Northern...
Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02 at the close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.02 on Wednesday afternoon, up $2.74...
While some contend a blow off top to be a day or a couple, this one is 12 days in the running.
The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.
| 3rd Resistance Point | 97.100 |
| 2nd Resistance Point | 97.100 |
| 1st Resistance Point | 97.100 |
| Last Price | 97.100s |
| 1st Support Level | 97.100 |
| 2nd Support Level | 97.100 |
| 3rd Support Level | 97.100 |
| 52-Week High | 102.400 |
| Last Price | 97.100s |
| Fibonacci 61.8% | 96.288 |
| Fibonacci 50% | 94.400 |
| Fibonacci 38.2% | 92.512 |
| 52-Week Low | 86.400 |
