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Live Cattle Feb '25 (LEG25)

197.825s +0.200 (+0.10%) 02/21/25 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Feb 21st, 2025
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Day Low
197.250
Day High
198.450
Open 197.825
Previous Close 197.625 197.625
Volume 1,095 1,095
Open Interest 4,118 4,118
Stochastic %K 11.19% 11.19%
Weighted Alpha +5.31 +5.31
5-Day Change -1.725 (-0.86%) -1.725 (-0.86%)
52-Week Range 174.125 - 209.350 174.125 - 209.350
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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Post Strength on Friday

Live cattle futures were buying into the Cattle on Feed report on Friday, up 15 to 35 cents in the front months at the close. Feb closed the week up just 7 cents.  Cash trade was slow this week, with sales around $199 in the South and North trade at $199-200, both down $3-4 on the week. Feeder cattle saw gains of 85 cents to $1.17 at the close. March was up $1.60 on the week. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was 2 cents higher on February 20 at $278.84.

Friday’s Cattle on Feed report showed January placements up 1.73% from last year at 1.822 million head, vs. estimates of a 2.2% increase. January marketings were 1.41% higher at 1.869 million head compared to the trades +2.1% estimate. February 1 on feed inventory was down 0.69% at 11.716 million head, with analysts’ expecting a 0.8% reduction.

CFTC data showed specs cutting back another 7,240 contracts from their net long in the week ending on Tuesday at 128,469 contracts. In feeder cattle, managed money was still at a record... 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
Expiration Date
02/28/25 (6 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 18, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
107,738 (-857)
193,230 (-3,640)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
172,664 (-7,215)
64,393 (-2,062)
Producers - Long / Short
44,392 (-1,052)
183,338 (-4,551)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,543 (-804)
4,089 (-88)
Managed Money - Long / Short
143,798 (-8,063)
16,195 (+703)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
28,866 (+848)
48,198 (-2,765)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
196.700 +0.57%
on 02/18/25
Period Open: 197.050
209.350 -5.51%
on 01/29/25
+0.775 (+0.39%)
since 01/21/25
3-Month
185.900 +6.41%
on 12/09/24
Period Open: 187.425
209.350 -5.51%
on 01/29/25
+10.400 (+5.55%)
since 11/21/24
52-Week
174.125 +13.61%
on 08/21/24
Period Open: 192.100
209.350 -5.51%
on 01/29/25
+5.725 (+2.98%)
since 02/21/24

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GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
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Cattle Higher Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures are trading with stronger midday action in Friday, up 50 to 75 cents in the nearbys. Cash trade has been slow this week, with Thursday sales at $199 in the South and North trade at...

LEM25 : 190.325s (+0.18%)
LEG25 : 197.825s (+0.10%)
LEJ25 : 193.950s (+0.08%)
GFH25 : 267.950s (+0.42%)
GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
GFK25 : 265.925s (+0.32%)
Cattle Look to Round Out Week Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures settled the Thursday session with 20 cents to $1 losses. Cash trade has been slower this week, with light action on Thursday at $199 in the South and $315 dressed in the North. Feeder...

LEM25 : 190.325s (+0.18%)
LEG25 : 197.825s (+0.10%)
LEJ25 : 193.950s (+0.08%)
GFH25 : 267.950s (+0.42%)
GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
GFK25 : 265.925s (+0.32%)
Hogs Look to Friday after Weaker Thursday Trade

Lean hogs closed out Thursday lower, as contracts were down $1.17 to $1.37. The USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $89.44, down $2.54 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog...

HEJ25 : 87.675s (-0.96%)
HEK25 : 91.950s (-0.54%)
HEM25 : 100.625s (+0.32%)
Hogs Fall Again on Thursday

Lean hogs rounded out Thursday with more pressure, as contracts were down $1.17 to $1.37. The USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $89.44, down $2.54 from the day prior....

HEJ25 : 87.675s (-0.96%)
HEK25 : 91.950s (-0.54%)
HEM25 : 100.625s (+0.32%)
Cattle Face Pressure on Thursday

Live cattle futures closed out the Thursday session with loses of 20 cents to $1. Cash trade has been slower this week, kicking on with light action at $199 in the South and $315 dressed in the North....

LEM25 : 190.325s (+0.18%)
LEG25 : 197.825s (+0.10%)
LEJ25 : 193.950s (+0.08%)
GFH25 : 267.950s (+0.42%)
GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
GFK25 : 265.925s (+0.32%)
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Cattle Falling on Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts down 62 cent to $1.52 at midday. Cash trade has been slower this week, with bids so far at $198 in the South and $200 in the North. The Thursday morning Central...

LEM25 : 190.325s (+0.18%)
LEG25 : 197.825s (+0.10%)
LEJ25 : 193.950s (+0.08%)
GFH25 : 267.950s (+0.42%)
GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
GFK25 : 265.925s (+0.32%)
Hogs Continuing Slide on Thursday

Lean hogs are trading with another round of weakness, with losses of $1.15 to $1.25. Thursday morning’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $89.45 by the USDA, down $3.32 from...

HEJ25 : 87.675s (-0.96%)
HEK25 : 91.950s (-0.54%)
HEM25 : 100.625s (+0.32%)
Cattle Shift Focus to Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures settled the Wednesday session with 35 to 75 cent gains. Cash trade has been slower this week, with last week’s trade mainly $202-203 in the South and $203 in the North. Wednesday...

LEM25 : 190.325s (+0.18%)
LEG25 : 197.825s (+0.10%)
LEJ25 : 193.950s (+0.08%)
GFH25 : 267.950s (+0.42%)
GFJ25 : 267.550s (+0.44%)
GFK25 : 265.925s (+0.32%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 199.633
2nd Resistance Point 199.042
1st Resistance Point 198.433
Last Price 197.825s
1st Support Level 197.233
2nd Support Level 196.642
3rd Support Level 196.033

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52-Week High 209.350
Last Price 197.825s
Fibonacci 61.8% 195.894
Fibonacci 50% 191.738
Fibonacci 38.2% 187.581
52-Week Low 174.125

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