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Live Cattle Aug '23 (LEQ23)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cattle Corrects Higher as CoF Data Comes in Neutral

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 62 cents to $1.85, as Feb was down $3.625 on the week. A few cattle have exchanged hands this week at $195-195.50 in the North, steady from last week, with light Southern action at $191. Feeder cattle futures were back up $1.07 to $1.42 on Friday, with the week’s loss limited to $2.05 for January. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was down 8 cents from the day prior at $262.15 on December 19.

Monthly Cattle on Feed data was released this afternoon, showing a total of 1.796 million head of cattle placed during November, which was down 3.7% from last year and slightly above estimates. November marketings were down 1.48% at 1.725 million head, above the pre-report trade expectations. December 1 on feed inventory was down 0.28% at 11.982 million head from last year. 

Commitment of Traders data showed managed money spec funds expanding their net long position by 8,040 contracts as of Tuesday the largest new long in over 5 ½ years to 134,34... 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
08/07/23
Expiration Date
08/31/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Aug '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 17, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,389 (-2,189)
188,332 (+7,840)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
175,651 (+8,532)
64,873 (+455)
Producers - Long / Short
33,949 (-3,449)
181,643 (+6,993)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,341 (+774)
590 (+361)
Managed Money - Long / Short
147,322 (+7,339)
11,109 (-112)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
28,329 (+1,193)
53,764 (+567)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
177.475 +1.27%
on 08/18/23
181.700 -1.09%
on 08/10/23
+1.675 (+0.94%)
since 07/31/23
3-Month
167.325 +7.41%
on 06/01/23
182.975 -1.78%
on 07/20/23
+12.050 (+7.19%)
since 05/31/23
52-Week
149.800 +19.98%
on 09/29/22
182.975 -1.78%
on 07/20/23
+26.600 (+17.37%)
since 08/26/22

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Lean hog futures closed out the Friday session with contracts anywhere from 75 cents to $2.30 higher. Feb hogs managed to squeeze out a nickel gain this week. The national average base hog negotiated price...

HEG25 : 85.925s (+2.75%)
HEJ25 : 90.525s (+2.14%)
HEK25 : 94.350s (+1.75%)
Cattle Corrects Higher as CoF Data Comes in Neutral

Live cattle futures posted Friday gains of 62 cents to $1.85, as Feb was down $3.625 on the week. A few cattle have exchanged hands this week at $195-195.50 in the North, steady from last week, with light...

LEJ25 : 190.125s (+0.81%)
LEZ24 : 191.325s (+0.51%)
LEG25 : 188.400s (+0.99%)
GFF25 : 255.600s (+0.44%)
GFH25 : 255.825s (+0.49%)
GFJ25 : 256.750s (+0.51%)
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GFH25 : 255.825s (+0.49%)
LEG25 : 188.400s (+0.99%)
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Hogs Rallying on Friday

Lean hog futures are trading with $1.20 to $1.65 nearby gains so far on Friday. The national average base hog negotiated price was not reported on Friday morning due to light volume, with the 5-day rolling...

HEG25 : 85.925s (+2.75%)
HEJ25 : 90.525s (+2.14%)
HEK25 : 94.350s (+1.75%)
Cattle Bulls Pushing Back Ahead of CoF Release

Live cattle futures are posting Friday midday gains of 85 cents to $1.20. A few cattle have exchanged hands this week at $195-195.50 in the North, steady from last week. Southern bids have been $191 so...

LEJ25 : 190.125s (+0.81%)
LEZ24 : 191.325s (+0.51%)
LEG25 : 188.400s (+0.99%)
GFF25 : 255.600s (+0.44%)
GFH25 : 255.825s (+0.49%)
GFJ25 : 256.750s (+0.51%)
Cattle Traders Look to Square Up Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report

Live cattle futures closed Thursday with losses of 95 cents to $2.025 across the board. There were $192 BidTheGrid™ sales reported on Thursday’s Central Stockyard Fed Cattle Exchange, with other bids...

LEJ25 : 190.125s (+0.81%)
LEZ24 : 191.325s (+0.51%)
LEG25 : 188.400s (+0.99%)
GFF25 : 255.600s (+0.44%)
GFH25 : 255.825s (+0.49%)
GFJ25 : 256.750s (+0.51%)
Hogs Mixed on Thursday

Lean hog futures posted mixed trade, with contracts mostly down 7 to 55 cents, as a couple spring contracts were up a nickel. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.45 on Thursday...

HEG25 : 85.925s (+2.75%)
HEJ25 : 90.525s (+2.14%)
HEK25 : 94.350s (+1.75%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 181.892
2nd Resistance Point 180.808
1st Resistance Point 180.267
Last Price 179.725s
1st Support Level 178.642
2nd Support Level 177.558
3rd Support Level 177.017

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52-Week High 182.975
Last Price 179.725s
Fibonacci 61.8% 170.302
Fibonacci 50% 166.388
Fibonacci 38.2% 162.473
52-Week Low 149.800

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