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Live Cattle Feb '25 (LEG25)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session mixed, with contracts down 22 cents and some back months up 35 cents. Cash action was at $191-192 trade in the South last week, with trade up to $195-196 in the North. No trade was reported on Monday, with most compiling showlists. There were no deliveries issued against December live cattle on Tuesday.

Feeder cattle futures rallied on Tuesday with contracts up $1.90 to $2.15. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 81 cents from the day prior at $261.54 on December 16. The weekly OKC feeder cattle auction showed 7,342 head for Monday’s sale. Sales were $5-10 higher for feeder steers, with calves $8-13 higher. Feeder heifers and heifer calves were steady.

USDA wholesale Boxed Beef prices were back lower in the Tuesday afternoon report. Choice boxes were down $1.74 to $315.63/cwt, with Select $1.07 lower @ $288.50. USDA estimated Tuesday’s federally inspected cattle slaughter at 123,000 head, taking the week to date total to... 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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
02/10/25 (55 days)
Expiration Date
02/28/25 (73 days)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Feb '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Feb Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 10, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,578 (-6,680)
180,492 (-1,493)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
167,119 (+3,663)
64,418 (-1,994)
Producers - Long / Short
37,398 (-5,149)
174,650 (+2,449)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
59,567 (+604)
229 (-1,807)
Managed Money - Long / Short
139,983 (+5,579)
11,221 (+695)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
27,136 (-1,916)
53,197 (-2,689)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
185.050 +2.54%
on 11/18/24
193.225 -1.80%
on 12/16/24
+4.500 (+2.43%)
since 11/15/24
3-Month
180.525 +5.11%
on 09/18/24
193.225 -1.80%
on 12/16/24
+8.750 (+4.83%)
since 09/17/24
52-Week
174.125 +8.97%
on 08/21/24
194.850 -2.62%
on 03/14/24
+7.875 (+4.33%)
since 12/15/23

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Hogs Sneak Lower on Tuesday

Lean hog futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts steady to 35 cents lower. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $77.79 on Tuesday afternoon, which was down $1.60...

HEG25 : 83.200s (-0.42%)
HEJ25 : 88.050s (-0.23%)
HEK25 : 91.700s (-0.30%)
Cattle Close Mixed, with Feeder Strength

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session mixed, with contracts down 22 cents and some back months up 35 cents. Cash action was at $191-192 trade in the South last week, with trade up to $195-196...

LEJ25 : 191.575s (-0.09%)
LEZ24 : 192.250s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 189.750s (-0.12%)
GFF25 : 257.475s (+0.75%)
GFH25 : 258.275s (+0.74%)
GFJ25 : 259.375s (+0.76%)
Shootin' the Bull about tightening the screws

Futures traders are believed to have tightened the screws on cattle feeders today.

Cattle Mixed at Midday

Live cattle futures are showing mixed action in Tuesday with nearby Dec up 25 cents and other contracts down 7 to 12 cents. Cash action was at $191-192 trade in the South last week, with trade up to $195-196...

LEJ25 : 191.575s (-0.09%)
LEZ24 : 192.250s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 189.750s (-0.12%)
GFF25 : 257.475s (+0.75%)
GFH25 : 258.275s (+0.74%)
GFJ25 : 259.375s (+0.76%)
Hogs Slipping on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 25 to 75 cent losses at Tuesday’s midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $78.84 on Tuesday morning, which was down 90 cents from the...

HEG25 : 83.200s (-0.42%)
HEJ25 : 88.050s (-0.23%)
HEK25 : 91.700s (-0.30%)
Livestock Futures Under Pressure to Start the Week

Long liquidation pressured livestock markets in Monday’s trade. More profit taking to come ahead of the end of the year?

Cattle Revert Lower on Monday

Live cattle futures fell $1.25 to $2.05 in the nearby contracts on Monday, with the deferred contracts down 7 to 52 cents at the close. Cash action was at $191-192 trade in the South last week, with trade...

LEJ25 : 191.575s (-0.09%)
LEZ24 : 192.250s (+0.12%)
LEG25 : 189.750s (-0.12%)
GFF25 : 257.475s (+0.75%)
GFH25 : 258.275s (+0.74%)
GFJ25 : 259.375s (+0.76%)
Hogs Fall to Start the Week

Lean hog futures ended the Monday session with most contracts down 17 cents to $2.05, led by the nearbys. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.39 on Monday afternoon, which...

HEG25 : 83.200s (-0.42%)
HEJ25 : 88.050s (-0.23%)
HEK25 : 91.700s (-0.30%)
Hogs Start Week on a Sour Note

Profit Taking in Hogs?

Hogs Close with Weakness on Monday

Lean hog futures ended the Monday session with most contracts down 17 cents to $2.05, led by the nearbys. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.39 on Monday afternoon, which...

HEG25 : 83.200s (-0.42%)
HEJ25 : 88.050s (-0.23%)
HEK25 : 91.700s (-0.30%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 191.775
2nd Resistance Point 191.200
1st Resistance Point 190.475
Last Price 189.750s
1st Support Level 189.175
2nd Support Level 188.600
3rd Support Level 187.875

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52-Week High 194.850
Last Price 189.750s
Fibonacci 61.8% 186.933
Fibonacci 50% 184.488
Fibonacci 38.2% 182.042
52-Week Low 174.125

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