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Live Cattle Jun '20 (LEM20)

91.650s -3.350 (-3.53%) 06/30/20 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Tue, Jun 30th, 2020
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Day Low
91.375
Day High
95.150
Open 95.150
Previous Close 95.000 95.000
Volume 362 362
Open Interest 317 317
Stochastic %K 28.84% 28.84%
Weighted Alpha -20.20 -20.20
5-Day Change -1.875 (-2.00%) -1.875 (-2.00%)
52-Week Range 76.600 - 119.900 76.600 - 119.900
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Close Mostly higher on Tuesday
Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 5:13PM CST

Live cattle futures put on a rally on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.30 to $2.40 at the close. Cash trade has kicked off at $195 in the south on Tuesday with light trade. Last week’s sales were reported at $197 in the south and light $198-199 trade in the North. Feeder cattle futures were up 40 to 80 cents in some front months, with March down 17 cents at the close. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back down $1.83 on Monday, with the average price at $278.75. 

In response to President Trump’s additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, China has issued a 10% tariff on imports of US beef. Canada has also issued 25% tariffs on $30 billion(Canadian) of US goods, with a second round on $125 billion in 21 days including beef. Later in the day, Commerce Secretary Lutnick indicated there may be an announcement coming on Wednesday regarding a potential rollback of the tariffs.

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef prices were higher in Tuesday afternoon’s report, with the Chc/Sel sprea... 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
06/08/20
Expiration Date
06/30/20 (expired)

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Live Cattle Jun '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 25, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,106 (-1,632)
187,031 (-6,199)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
168,064 (-4,600)
66,832 (+2,439)
Producers - Long / Short
44,184 (-208)
177,496 (-5,842)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,511 (-1,032)
4,124 (+35)
Managed Money - Long / Short
138,479 (-5,319)
18,469 (+2,274)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
29,585 (+719)
48,363 (+165)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
91.375 +0.30%
on 06/30/20
Period Open: 99.725
99.475 -7.87%
on 06/01/20
-8.075 (-8.10%)
since 05/29/20
3-Month
76.600 +19.65%
on 04/06/20
Period Open: 89.075
101.600 -9.79%
on 05/28/20
+2.575 (+2.89%)
since 03/30/20
52-Week
76.600 +19.65%
on 04/06/20
Period Open: 109.100
119.900 -23.56%
on 01/14/20
-17.450 (-15.99%)
since 06/28/19
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Cattle Close Mostly higher on Tuesday Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 5:13PM CST

Live cattle futures put on a rally on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.30 to $2.40 at the close. Cash trade has kicked off at $195 in the south on Tuesday with light trade. Last week’s sales were reported...

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
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GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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Hogs Post Losses Following Tariffs Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 5:13PM CST

Lean hogs posted Tuesday losses of $1.35 to 2.20. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at 89.21 on Tuesday afternoon, up 80 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...

HEJ25 : 82.350s (-1.61%)
HEK25 : 85.475s (-2.51%)
HEM25 : 93.150s (-2.31%)
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Shootin' the Bull about volatility Swift Trading Company - Tue Mar 4, 2:24PM CST

When the volatility soars, it is nice to watch and not have to participate.  At this juncture, time is what is needed.

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Cattle Mixed on Tuesday Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 12:14PM CST

Live cattle futures are back to higher trade on Tuesday’s midday, with gains of 45 cents to $1.45. Cash trade has been somewhat quiet this week, with some Northern cleanup trade at $310 in the beef....

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
GFH25 : 273.850s (-0.06%)
GFJ25 : 272.500s (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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Hogs Heading Lower on Tariff News Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 12:14PM CST

Lean hogs are trading with losses of $1.55 to $2.37 on Tuesday. The national average base hog negotiated price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume, with USDA showing a 5-day rolling...

HEJ25 : 82.350s (-1.61%)
HEK25 : 85.475s (-2.51%)
HEM25 : 93.150s (-2.31%)
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Livestock Futures Hit Hard by Trump’s New Tariffs. Why Markets Are Likely Overreacting. Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 10:49AM CST

History shows us that futures markets prices tend to have knee-jerk, extreme reactions to fundamental events.

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Livestock Futures Came Under Pressure to Start the Month Blue Line Futures - Tue Mar 4, 9:02AM CST

Long liquidation has been the theme in the livestock markets over the last few weeks. Will that continue with tariff headlines?

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Hog Traders Look to Respond to Tariffs Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 7:43AM CST

Lean hogs were higher on Monday, closing with contracts up a tick to 32 cents. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.41 on Monday afternoon by the USDA, down $1.61 from the...

HEJ25 : 82.350s (-1.61%)
HEK25 : 85.475s (-2.51%)
HEM25 : 93.150s (-2.31%)
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Cattle Lower on Monday Barchart - Tue Mar 4, 7:43AM CST

Live cattle futures were weaker on Monday, with losses of 40 to 75 cents. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, with some Northern cleanup trade at $310 in the beef. Last week’s sales were reported at $197...

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
GFH25 : 273.850s (-0.06%)
GFJ25 : 272.500s (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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Cattle Pull Off Lows, Still Start the Week with Losses Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 5:18PM CST

Live cattle futures posted some Monday weakness, with losses of 40 to 75 cents across the front months. Cash trade was quiet on Monday, with some Northern cleanup trade at $310 in the beef. Last week’s...

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
GFH25 : 273.850s (-0.06%)
GFJ25 : 272.500s (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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Cattle Markets make New Low and Bounce Back Walsh Trading - Mon Mar 3, 4:52PM CST

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Live Cattle Insiders Are Speaking – Are You Listening? Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 3:57PM CST

The US beef industry is set for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand. As the beef cowherd stabilizes after years of contraction, supply...

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Hogs Showing Slight Gains with Pork Shooting Higher Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 12:24PM CST

Lean hogs are higher at midday, with gains of 35 to 82 cents on Monday. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up by a nickel from the previous day on February 27 at $89.44. Managed Money speculators were slashing...

HEJ25 : 82.350s (-1.61%)
HEK25 : 85.475s (-2.51%)
HEM25 : 93.150s (-2.31%)
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Cattle Off Lows, Still Showing Monday Losses Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 12:24PM CST

Live cattle futures are falling on Monday, with losses of 5 to 55 cents. Cash sales were reported at $197 in the south and light $198-199 trade in the North, both down $1-2 from the week prior. Feeder...

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
GFH25 : 273.850s (-0.06%)
GFJ25 : 272.500s (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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Hogs Fall as Tariff Woes Persist Walsh Trading - Mon Mar 3, 9:14AM CST

Tariffs on the horizon

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Hogs Shift Focus to New Week Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 7:30AM CST

Lean hogs closed Friday with contracts down 70 cents to $2.57 at the close, as April was $4 lower on the week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.02 on Friday afternoon...

HEJ25 : 82.350s (-1.61%)
HEK25 : 85.475s (-2.51%)
HEM25 : 93.150s (-2.31%)
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Cattle Look to New Week After Friday Losses Barchart - Mon Mar 3, 7:30AM CST

Live cattle futures were heading lower on Friday, with contracts down $1.67 to $3.55 at the close. April closed the week down $1.30. Cash sales were reported at $197 in the south and light $198 trade in...

LEQ25 : 188.475s (+0.69%)
LEJ25 : 194.650s (+1.25%)
LEM25 : 190.075s (+1.05%)
GFH25 : 273.850s (-0.06%)
GFJ25 : 272.500s (+0.17%)
GFK25 : 271.000s (+0.30%)
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LEM20 91.650s -3.350
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HEJ25 82.350s -1.350
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Key Turning Points

Daily
52-Week
3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 96.500
1st Resistance Point 94.075
Last Price 91.650s
1st Support Level 90.300
2nd Support Level 88.950
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 119.900
Fibonacci 61.8% 103.359
Fibonacci 50% 98.250
Fibonacci 38.2% 93.141
Last Price 91.650s
52-Week Low 76.600

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