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| Period | Period Low | Period High | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Month | 1.6710 +10.71% on 04/04/25 |
Period Open: 1.7110
| 1.8750 -1.33% on 04/23/25 | +0.1390 (+8.12%) since 03/21/25 |
| 3-Month | 1.6710 +10.71% on 04/04/25 |
Period Open: 1.8220
| 1.8900 -2.12% on 02/11/25 | +0.0280 (+1.54%) since 01/23/25 |
| 52-Week | 1.6710 +10.71% on 04/04/25 |
Period Open: 1.8000
| 1.9100 -3.14% on 10/03/24 | +0.0500 (+2.78%) since 04/23/24 |
Lean hog futures are clawing back some early weakness, as contracts are steady to 30 cents higher at midday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $91.59 on Wednesday morning,...
Live cattle futures are trading with contracts up $1.20 to $1.75 on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattel Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards...
Cattle futures have been strong this week as the cash market remains firm and outside markets stabilize. Are new contract highs in the cards this week?
The lean hog market stands to benefit from easing trade tensions with China and lower tariffs.
Live cattle futures were up $1.60 to $2.55 at Tuesday’s close. Preliminary open interest was up 5,042 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210...
Lean hog futures closed on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.20 to $2.25 as the cash market was pushing higher. Preliminary open interest was up 9,034 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national average base hog...
Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of $1.60 to $2.55. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North. Feeder cattle futures...
Lean hog futures were higher on Tuesday, with contracts up $1.20 to $2.25 as the cash market was pushing higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $90 on Tuesday afternoon,...
Cattleman are weeding out the weak with prices tempting some to exit the business while on top. Margins are tight in every sector with suspect that today's fat cattle profits are merely being invested...
Lean hog futures are rallying on Tuesday, with $1.17 to $2.52 gains as the cash market is pushing higher. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $87.37 on Tuesday morning,...
Live cattle futures are posting $1.97 to $2.80 gains at midday, supported by stock market rallying back on Tuesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. Last week was reported at $208-210 in the...
Live cattle futures started of Monday with strength, but that quickly faded to 5 to 35 cent losses at the close. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the North....
Lean hog futures snuck out gains of a tick to 65 cents on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.59 on Monday afternoon, up 24 cents from the previous day. The...
Lean hog futures saw gains of a tick to 65 cents in the front months on Monday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.59 on Monday afternoon, up 24 cents from the previous...
Live cattle futures came out of the weekend with stronger traders early but slipping to close with 5 to 35 cent losses. Cash trade from last week was reported at $208-210 in the South and $212-214 in the...
Cattle markets can't hold early enthusiasm as outside markets break down weakening sentiment
Livestock markets had an impressive move higher in the shortened week. Can the momentum continue in this week’s trade?
My perception of the market differs from the first of April high to the end of April high.
Cattle markets could challenge their record highs as soon as this week.
The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.
| Symbol | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| BJK25 | 1.8450 | unch |
| Cheese Cash-Settled | ||
| LEM25 | 208.100s | +1.825 |
| Live Cattle | ||
| GFQ25 | 292.175s | +0.925 |
| Feeder Cattle | ||
| HEM25 | 100.150s | -0.125 |
| Lean Hogs | ||
| KMK25 | 102.925 | +2.950 |
| Pork Cutout | ||
| DLK25 | 18.58 | +0.21 |
| Class III Milk | ||
| DFK25 | 118.0500 | -0.2000 |
| Nonfat Dry Milk | ||
| DGK25 | 50.0000 | +3.0000 |
| Dry Whey | ||
| BDK25 | 236.5000 | +0.4500 |
| Butter Cash-Settled | ||
| 3rd Resistance Point | 1.8950 |
| 2nd Resistance Point | 1.8710 |
| 1st Resistance Point | 1.8580 |
| Last Price | 1.8450 |
| 1st Support Level | 1.8210 |
| 2nd Support Level | 1.7970 |
| 3rd Support Level | 1.7840 |
| 52-Week High | 1.9100 |
| Last Price | 1.8450 |
| Fibonacci 61.8% | 1.8187 |
| Fibonacci 50% | 1.7905 |
| Fibonacci 38.2% | 1.7623 |
| 52-Week Low | 1.6710 |
