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Live Cattle Apr '25 (LEJ25)

209.550s +2.475 (+1.20%) 03/27/25 [CME]
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Day Low
205.525
Day High
209.925
Open 206.975
Previous Close 207.075 207.075
Volume 13,021 13,021
Open Interest 62,929 62,929
Stochastic %K 77.12% 77.12%
Weighted Alpha +13.84 +13.84
5-Day Change +1.075 (+0.52%) +1.075 (+0.52%)
52-Week Range 175.525 - 211.125 175.525 - 211.125
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Rally into Thursday’s Close
Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 4:52PM CDT

Live cattle futures put on a rally after starting out the day with losses, as contracts were up $2.40 to $2.80 higher. Cash trade has been slow this week, with light sales at $213 in the north reported. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,328 head listed again on Thursday morning and bids of $205-206.50. Feeder cattle futures also shrugged off the early morning losses, closing up 85 cents to $1.70 in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was back up 77 cents on March 26, with the average price at $287.67. 

Export Sales data totaled beef bookings at just 7,977 MT in the week of 3/20. South Korea was the buyer of 3,300 MT, with 1,800 MT sold to Japan. Export shipments were at 14,067 MT, down 9.23% from the week prior. The top destination was South Korea at 4,000 MT, with 3,500 MT shipped to Japan and 2,400 MT to China. 

USDA’s National Wholesale Boxed Beef report was mixed on Thursday afternoon, as the Chc/Sel narrowed... 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
04/07/25 (10 days)
Expiration Date
04/30/25 (33 days)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 18, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
105,926 (+296)
186,788 (+4,911)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
173,498 (+12,759)
70,073 (+6,669)
Producers - Long / Short
47,993 (+453)
178,879 (+4,694)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,016 (-494)
3,992 (-120)
Managed Money - Long / Short
136,374 (+9,200)
18,345 (+2,232)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,124 (+3,559)
51,728 (+4,437)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
189.500 +10.58%
on 03/04/25
Period Open: 196.125
211.125 -0.75%
on 03/21/25
+13.425 (+6.85%)
since 02/27/25
3-Month
189.500 +10.58%
on 03/04/25
Period Open: 193.350
211.125 -0.75%
on 03/21/25
+16.200 (+8.38%)
since 12/27/24
52-Week
175.525 +19.38%
on 08/21/24
Period Open: 189.275
211.125 -0.75%
on 03/21/25
+20.275 (+10.71%)
since 03/27/24
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Hogs continue weakness in front of Hogs and Pigs report

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Hogs Pull Back Ahead of Bull Friendly Hogs & Pigs Report Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 4:52PM CDT

Lean hog futures were squaring up ahead of this afternoon’s Quarterly USDA report, with contracts down 35 to 70 cents. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was down a dime at $88.09 in...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
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Cattle Rally into Thursday’s Close Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 4:52PM CDT

Live cattle futures put on a rally after starting out the day with losses, as contracts were up $2.40 to $2.80 higher. Cash trade has been slow this week, with light sales at $213 in the north reported....

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
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A Mixed Day in Grains and a STRONG Day in Cattle Blue Line Futures - Thu Mar 27, 3:33PM CDT

Grain markets were mixed today with soybeans posting an impressive gain. Cattle markets were weaker but found their footing thanks to rumors of a sharply higher cash trade in the making.

Cattle behind barn fence by dusanpetkovic via Istock
Shootin' the Bull about positive basis Swift Trading Company - Thu Mar 27, 3:06PM CDT

Skepticism continues to be expressed by futures traders in the form of the positive basis, and enormous volatility.

Hogs and Pigs USDA - Thu Mar 27, 2:00PM CDT

Hogs and Pigs - 2025-03-27

YKK25 : 13,505s (+0.15%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Are Higher Highs on the Horizon for Cattle Futures? Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 2:00PM CDT

Live and feeder cattle futures have been making higher lows and higher highs since the 2020 bottoms. The nearby feeder cattle futures reached a new record high in March 2025, and the live cattle futures...

GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
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Cattle Popping Higher on Thursday Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 12:30PM CDT

Live cattle futures are rallying on Thursday, with gains of $1.20 to $1.35. Cash trade has been slow this week, with light sales at $213 in the north reported by the USDA on Wednesday. The Central Stockyards...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
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Hogs Selling Ahead of Hogs & Pigs Report Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 12:30PM CDT

Lean hog futures are trading with losses of 65 cents to $1.60 in the nearbys on Thursday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was up 95 cents at $88.49 in the Thursday AM report. The CME...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Cattle Close Higher on Wednesday Barchart - Thu Mar 27, 7:33AM CDT

Live cattle posted Wednesday gains of 40 to 70 cents in the nearby contracts. Preliminary open interest was up 2,273 contracts. Cash trade has been slow this week, with light sales at $213 in the north...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
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Cattle Rally Back on Wednesday Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 5:05PM CDT

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday gains of 40 to 70 cents in the front months. Cash trade has been slow this week, with light sales at $213 in the north reported by the USDA. The Central Stockyards Fed...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
Pig resting in pen on hay by Annette Meyer via Pixabay
Hogs Post Wednesday Strength Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 5:05PM CDT

Lean hog futures posted 30 to 90 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.19 on Wednesday afternoon, down another $0.46 from...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain Walsh Trading - Wed Mar 26, 4:27PM CDT

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Shootin' the Bull about making the consumer pay Swift Trading Company - Wed Mar 26, 3:11PM CDT

The cut in slaughter pace is expected to bring a top to the market quicker than anything else could.

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Hogs Stronger on Wednesday Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 12:19PM CDT

Lean hog futures are posting 45 to 75 cent gains across the front months on Wednesday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $87.54 on Wednesday morning, down another $0.69...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Cattle Back to Higher Trade on Wednesday Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 12:19PM CDT

Live cattle futures are 20 to 55 cents higher in the front months at Wednesday’s midday. Cash trade has been slow this week. Last week’s cash movement was up $7-8 to $210 in the South and $212-216...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
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GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
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Cattle Settle with Mixed Action on Tuesday Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 7:37AM CDT

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with 17 to 47 cent gains in the nearbys and other contracts lower. Preliminary open interest was up 4,273 contracts. The cash market has been quiet to start...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
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Hogs Higher on Tuesday Barchart - Wed Mar 26, 7:37AM CDT

Lean hog futures settled the Tuesday session with contracts 45 to 95 cents higher. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.65 on Tuesday afternoon, down $1.64 from the day...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Hogs Get Turnaround Tuesday Pop Barchart - Tue Mar 25, 5:15PM CDT

Lean hog futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts up 45 to 95 cents. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $88.65 on Tuesday afternoon, down $1.64 from the day prior....

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Shootin' the Bull about not much Swift Trading Company - Tue Mar 25, 2:21PM CDT

I can't find much information today that hasn't already been beat to death.

Cold Storage USDA - Tue Mar 25, 2:00PM CDT

Cold Storage - 2025-03-25

YKK25 : 13,505s (+0.15%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
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LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
Brown cow in field by TasfotoNL via iStock
Cattle Weakness Continues into Tuesday Barchart - Tue Mar 25, 12:15PM CDT

Live cattle futures are falling lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 45 cents to $1 at midday The cash market has been quiet to start the week. Last week’s cash movement was up $7-8 to $210 in the South...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock
Hogs Posting Turnaround Tuesday Bounce Barchart - Tue Mar 25, 12:15PM CDT

Lean hog futures are back up 70 to 90 cents in the nearby contracts so far on Tuesday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at 88.23 on Tuesday morning, up 20 cents from the...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
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Livestock Markets Start the Week Under Pressure Blue Line Futures - Tue Mar 25, 9:00AM CDT

Cattle and lean hog futures failed hold ground to start the week. Will the market be able to find its footing in today’s trade?

Pig resting in pen on hay by Annette Meyer via Pixabay
Hogs Face Pressure on Monday Barchart - Tue Mar 25, 7:40AM CDT

Lean hog futures slipped 42 cents to $1.70 in the red on Monday. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.29 on Monday afternoon, $1.89 above the day prior. The CME Lean...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
Black and white cow in field by JackieLou DL via Pixabay
Cattle Fall on Monday Barchart - Tue Mar 25, 7:40AM CDT

Live cattle futures fell lower into Monday’s close, failing to hold the early strength and settling down 30 cents to $1.05 on the day. Preliminary open interest was up 3,328 contracts on Monday. Cash...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock
Hogs Fall Lower on Monday Barchart - Mon Mar 24, 5:12PM CDT

Lean hog futures were 42 cents to $1.70 in the red at the Monday close. The USDA national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90.29 on Monday afternoon, $1.89 above the day prior. The CME...

HEJ25 : 87.025s (-0.60%)
HEK25 : 88.850s (-0.75%)
HEM25 : 96.175s (-0.39%)
Brown and white cow with ear tag by Clara Bastian via iStock
Cattle Fail to Hold Strength on Monday Barchart - Mon Mar 24, 5:12PM CDT

Live cattle futures failed to hold the early strength on Monday, with contracts down 30 cents to $1.05 on the day. Cash trade was on the move late last week, up $7-8 to $210 in the South and $212-216 in...

LEQ25 : 201.800s (+1.23%)
LEJ25 : 209.550s (+1.20%)
LEM25 : 205.800s (+1.37%)
GFJ25 : 287.550s (+0.59%)
GFK25 : 286.525s (+0.47%)
GFQ25 : 290.650s (+0.64%)
Pig with dirt on snout ear tagged by Lidija Zivic via iStock
Hogs Falter – Give Back Friday’s gains Walsh Trading - Mon Mar 24, 4:27PM CDT

Cash Markets work lower pressuring futures

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Key Turning Points

Daily
52-Week
3rd Resistance Point 215.542
2nd Resistance Point 212.733
1st Resistance Point 211.142
Last Price 209.550s
1st Support Level 206.742
2nd Support Level 203.933
3rd Support Level 202.342

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52-Week High 211.125
Last Price 209.550s
Fibonacci 61.8% 197.526
Fibonacci 50% 193.325
Fibonacci 38.2% 189.124
52-Week Low 175.525

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