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Feeder Cattle May '25 (GFK25)

283.650 -4.275 (-1.48%) 11:46 CT [CME]
283.600 x 6 283.650 x 1
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Quote Overview for Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025
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Day Low
282.775
Day High
286.000
Open 284.100
Previous Close 287.925 287.925
Volume 8,102 8,102
Open Interest 32,039 32,039
Stochastic %K 57.98% 57.98%
Weighted Alpha +13.42 +13.42
5-Day Change -2.700 (-0.94%) -2.700 (-0.94%)
52-Week Range 227.650 - 290.625 227.650 - 290.625
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Feeder Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday, as Trade Look to React to Tariffs

Live cattle futures were higher on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.25 to $2 at the close. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 2.359 contracts. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed sales on 2 lots totaling 397 head (of the 1,408 listed) at $210.  Feeder cattle futures ended the midweek session with contracts up 60 cents to $1.30 in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 25 cents on April 31, with the average price at $291.27. 

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs came with Mexico and Canada left off the list and the exemption on all USMCA compliant goods remaining in place. Reciprocal tariffs were put in place on Japan at 24%, South Korea at 25% and China at 34% (54% including the initial set of tariffs from earlier this year). On the countries we import from, Australia and Brazilian tariffs were set at the baseline of 10%. They go into effect on April 9.

Wednesday afternoon’s National Wh... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Feeder Cattle
Contract Size
50,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$4,537/4,125
First Notice Date
05/22/25 (49 days)
Expiration Date
05/22/25 (49 days)

Seasonal Chart

Feeder Cattle May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 25, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
13,751 (-2,642)
20,307 (-852)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
43,512 (+2,489)
21,291 (+427)
Producers - Long / Short
7,987 (-2,240)
16,830 (-744)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
3,015 (-315)
728 (-21)
Managed Money - Long / Short
38,169 (+2,366)
5,665 (-600)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
5,343 (+123)
15,626 (+1,027)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
265.200 +7.02%
on 03/04/25
Period Open: 270.200
290.625 -2.34%
on 03/21/25
+13.625 (+5.04%)
since 03/03/25
3-Month
261.500 +8.54%
on 02/11/25
Period Open: 263.750
290.625 -2.34%
on 03/21/25
+20.075 (+7.61%)
since 01/03/25

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Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday, as Trade Look to React to Tariffs

Live cattle futures were higher on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.25 to $2 at the close. Preliminary open interest showed net new buying, up 2.359 contracts. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online...

LEQ25 : 201.175 (-1.35%)
LEJ25 : 208.300 (-0.99%)
LEM25 : 204.825 (-1.24%)
GFJ25 : 285.125 (-1.30%)
GFK25 : 283.650 (-1.48%)
GFQ25 : 289.700 (-1.36%)
Hogs Mixed on Wednesday, with Traders Looking to Respond to Tariffs

Lean hog futures saw mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts down 35 to 50 cents in the nearbys. Nearby April was up 7 cents. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was up 62 cents from the...

HEJ25 : 87.575 (+0.14%)
HEK25 : 88.150 (-1.09%)
HEM25 : 95.750 (-0.80%)
Hogs Round Out Wednesday Mixed, as Mexico Left Off the Reciprocal Tariffs

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HEJ25 : 87.575 (+0.14%)
HEK25 : 88.150 (-1.09%)
HEM25 : 95.750 (-0.80%)
Cattle Rally on Liberation Day

Live cattle futures were rallying into Liberation Day, with contracts up $1.25 to $2 at the close. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed sales on 2 lots totaling...

LEQ25 : 201.175 (-1.35%)
LEJ25 : 208.300 (-0.99%)
LEM25 : 204.825 (-1.24%)
GFJ25 : 285.125 (-1.30%)
GFK25 : 283.650 (-1.48%)
GFQ25 : 289.700 (-1.36%)
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Hogs Slipping on Wednesday

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HEJ25 : 87.575 (+0.14%)
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HEM25 : 95.750 (-0.80%)
Cattle Continuing Rally on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are rallying on Wednesday, with contracts up $1.25 to $1.85. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed sales on 2 lots totaling 397 head (of...

LEQ25 : 201.175 (-1.35%)
LEJ25 : 208.300 (-0.99%)
LEM25 : 204.825 (-1.24%)
GFJ25 : 285.125 (-1.30%)
GFK25 : 283.650 (-1.48%)
GFQ25 : 289.700 (-1.36%)
Cattle Post Strength on Tuesday

Live cattle futures settled Tuesday with gains of $1.32 to $2.30. Cash action has been mostly compiling showlists early this week. Feeder cattle futures were pushing higher into the close up $1.82 to $2.90....

LEQ25 : 201.175 (-1.35%)
LEJ25 : 208.300 (-0.99%)
LEM25 : 204.825 (-1.24%)
GFJ25 : 285.125 (-1.30%)
GFK25 : 283.650 (-1.48%)
GFQ25 : 289.700 (-1.36%)
Hogs Rally on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with $1.07 to $1.75 gains on Tuesday with April down 35 cents. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was down 23 cents from the day prior at $88.26 in the Tuesday...

HEJ25 : 87.575 (+0.14%)
HEK25 : 88.150 (-1.09%)
HEM25 : 95.750 (-0.80%)
Cocoa Prices Surge on Signs of a Weak West African Mid-Crop

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is up +790 (+9.66%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is up +476 (+7.55%). Cocoa prices today surged to 1-month highs on signs of a weak mid-crop cocoa harvest in West...

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Coffee Prices Slightly Lower on Recent Rain in Brazil

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is down -0.30 (-0.08%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is down -32 (-0.60%). Coffee prices today are slightly lower but remain above Tuesday's 2-month lows. Coffee...

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Cotton Rally Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted 89 to 142 point gains across most nearby contracts on Tuesday. Futures shrugged off negative outside factors. Crude oil futures were back down 34 cents/barrel, as the US dollar index...

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Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2025-04-01

RSK25 : 638.10 (+1.85%)
KGK25 : 0.6780s (-0.66%)
ZCK25 : 460-0 (+0.49%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSK25 : 3,465s (+0.26%)
CTK25 : 64.80 (-4.42%)
KOM25 : 4,390 (-2.21%)
XUU25 : 2,969s (+0.27%)
XTK25 : 3,939s (+1.05%)
XVK25 : 2,263s (+0.49%)
XXK25 : 7,996s (+0.78%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5637 (+0.35%)
Sugar Prices Supported by Strength in the Brazilian Real

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.49 (+2.60%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +11.00 (+2.06%). Sugar prices posted sharp gains Tuesday as short-covering emerged...

SBK25 : 19.17 (-2.14%)
^USDBRL : 5.60310 (-1.03%)
SWQ25 : 534.50 (-1.53%)
Cocoa Prices Close Sharply Higher as Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slow

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Tuesday closed up +275 (+3.48%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed up +103 (+1.66%). Cocoa prices rallied Tuesday after news that Ivory Coast cocoa exports slowed. ...

CCK25 : 9,248 (+3.12%)
CAN25 : 6,683s (-1.45%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Supply Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Tuesday closed up +9.30 (+2.45%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed up +103 (+1.95%). Coffee prices on Tuesday recovered from 2-month lows and closed higher. Short-covering...

^USDBRL : 5.60310 (-1.03%)
RMN25 : 5,388s (-0.22%)
KCK25 : 386.75 (-0.54%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 291.250
2nd Resistance Point 289.825
1st Resistance Point 288.875
Last Price 283.625
1st Support Level 286.500
2nd Support Level 285.075
3rd Support Level 284.125

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52-Week High 290.625
Last Price 283.650
Fibonacci 61.8% 266.569
Fibonacci 50% 259.138
Fibonacci 38.2% 251.706
52-Week Low 227.650

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