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Live Cattle Apr '23 (LEJ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Mixed at Midday, with Feeders Leading the Charge Higher

Live cattle futures are trading with nearby Dec down a dime and other contracts up 5 to 35 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with very light northern trade at $290 in the beef on Tuesday. No sales were reported on the 2,344 head listed in this morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from the Central Stockyards. Bids were in the $184-185 range, up $1-2 from yesterday. Feeder cattle continue to lead the gains on Thursday, with gains of 50 cents to $1.55. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up 58 at $254.26 on November 19. 

Export Sales data showed a total of 14,250 MT of beef sold in the week of 11/14, a 4-week high. Japan was a buyer of 4,300 MT, with South Korea in for 3,300 MT and China buying 2,100 MT. Shipments were 16,333 MT, the largest in 7 weeks. Of that total, 4,900 MT was sent to South Korea, with 2,600 MT to Japan. 

Cattle on Feed data is set to be released on Friday, with October Placements seen 3.8% above last year and marketings up 5.2%... 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
04/10/23
Expiration Date
04/28/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Apr '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 12, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
115,140 (-3,721)
175,803 (+1,683)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
152,817 (+5,034)
68,038 (-907)
Producers - Long / Short
41,114 (-1,097)
166,935 (+2,659)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
67,151 (-1,646)
1,993 (+2)
Managed Money - Long / Short
120,411 (+4,784)
13,368 (-806)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
32,406 (+250)
54,670 (-101)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
164.925 +6.21%
on 03/29/23
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+10.225 (+6.20%)
since 03/28/23
3-Month
160.625 +9.06%
on 03/22/23
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+14.350 (+8.92%)
since 01/27/23
52-Week
150.875 +16.11%
on 05/31/22
177.700 -1.42%
on 04/13/23
+19.425 (+12.47%)
since 04/28/22

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Cattle Mixed at Midday, with Feeders Leading the Charge Higher

Live cattle futures are trading with nearby Dec down a dime and other contracts up 5 to 35 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with very light northern trade at $290 in the beef on Tuesday....

LEJ25 : 189.475 (-0.12%)
LEZ24 : 185.625 (-0.36%)
LEG25 : 187.225 (-0.37%)
GFX24 : 255.125 (+0.13%)
GFF25 : 253.100 (+0.31%)
GFH25 : 251.775 (+0.15%)
Hogs Posting Marginal Gains on Thursday

Lean Hog are trading with 17 to 42 cent gains on Thursday’s midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was not reported this morning on very thin volume, with the 5-day rolling average at...

HEZ24 : 80.800 (+0.34%)
HEG25 : 84.675 (+0.24%)
HEJ25 : 89.000 (+0.42%)
Cattle Look to Thursday after Mixed Around Wednesday Trade

Live cattle futures rounded out Wednesday trade with contracts within 27 cents on either side of unchanged. Cash trade came across at mostly $185 across the country last week, down $1 to $3. Action early...

LEJ25 : 189.475 (-0.12%)
LEZ24 : 185.625 (-0.36%)
LEG25 : 187.225 (-0.37%)
GFX24 : 255.125 (+0.13%)
GFF25 : 253.100 (+0.31%)
GFH25 : 251.775 (+0.15%)
Hogs See Wednesday Rally

Lean Hog futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 57 cents to $1.52. The national average base hog negotiated price was up $2.55 in the Wednesday PM report at $85.04. The CME Lean Hog...

HEZ24 : 80.800 (+0.34%)
HEG25 : 84.675 (+0.24%)
HEJ25 : 89.000 (+0.42%)
Hogs Rally Resumes on Wednesday as Negotiated Cash Firms

Lean Hog futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 57 cents to $1.52. The national average base hog negotiated price was up $2.55 in the Wednesday PM report at $85.04. The CME Lean Hog...

HEZ24 : 80.800 (+0.34%)
HEG25 : 84.675 (+0.24%)
HEJ25 : 89.000 (+0.42%)
Cattle Post Mixed Trade on Wednesday

Live cattle futures rounded out Wednesday trade with contracts within 27 cents on either side of unchanged. Cash trade came across at mostly $185 across the country last week, down $1 to $3. Action early...

LEJ25 : 189.475 (-0.12%)
LEZ24 : 185.625 (-0.36%)
LEG25 : 187.225 (-0.37%)
GFX24 : 255.125 (+0.13%)
GFF25 : 253.100 (+0.31%)
GFH25 : 251.775 (+0.15%)
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Hogs Rallying on Wednesday

Lean Hog futures are trading with $1 to $1.80 gains so far on Wednesday’s midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was up $3.16 in the Wednesday AM report at $85.16. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEZ24 : 80.800 (+0.34%)
HEG25 : 84.675 (+0.24%)
HEJ25 : 89.000 (+0.42%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 179.283
2nd Resistance Point 178.192
1st Resistance Point 176.683
Last Price 175.175s
1st Support Level 174.083
2nd Support Level 172.992
3rd Support Level 171.483

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52-Week High 177.700
Last Price 175.175s
Fibonacci 61.8% 167.453
Fibonacci 50% 164.288
Fibonacci 38.2% 161.122
52-Week Low 150.875

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