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Live Cattle Dec '14 (LEZ14)

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Live Cattle Futures Market News and Commentary

Cash Cattle Prices Down, with Light Activity

Midweek trading was initially lower, extending Tuesday losses, but futures firmed up to end the day in the black. Fat cattle were 20 to 50 cents higher at the Wednesday close, and feeders were up by as much as $1.42. USDA confirmed some light cash trade on Wednesday mostly near $185, or $3 below last week. The 3/26 CME Feeder Cattle Index was down by 36 cents to $251.27. 

Afternoon Boxed Beef prices were lower on Thursday with a $2.51 drop in Choice and a $1.83 weaker Select. The ribs were quoted at $471.72 and $455.05 cwt. respectively. The week’s FI cattle slaughter was listed at 367k head for the week through Wednesday. That compares to 358k head last week and to 375.3k head during the same week last year. 

 

Apr 24 Cattle  closed at $183.600, up $0.500,

Jun 24 Cattle  closed at $178.675, up $0.300,

Aug 24 Cattle  closed at $176.675, up $0.250,

Mar 24 Feeder Cattle  closed at $248.050, up $0.325

Apr 24 Feeder Cattle  closed at $246.875, u... 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
$2,695/2,450
First Notice Date
12/08/14
Expiration Date
12/31/14 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Live Cattle Dec '14
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 19, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
102,081 (-1,031)
167,854 (-1,890)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
124,765 (+1,533)
50,995 (+608)
Producers - Long / Short
48,275 (-1,567)
161,947 (-3,951)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
52,087 (+330)
4,188 (+1,855)
Managed Money - Long / Short
87,585 (-636)
20,855 (-19)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
37,180 (+2,169)
30,140 (+627)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
155.975 +6.23%
on 12/18/14
170.100 -2.59%
on 12/02/14
-3.175 (-1.88%)
since 11/28/14
3-Month
155.975 +6.23%
on 12/18/14
171.650 -3.47%
on 11/24/14
+2.225 (+1.36%)
since 09/30/14
52-Week
131.500 +26.01%
on 01/02/14
171.650 -3.47%
on 11/24/14
+34.350 (+26.15%)
since 12/30/13

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Nearby lean hog prices were 12 to 62 cents higher across the front months, leaving June with a $1.90 weekly gain into the quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. USDA’s National Average Afternoon Base Hog price...

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Cash Cattle Prices Down, with Light Activity

Midweek trading was initially lower, extending Tuesday losses, but futures firmed up to end the day in the black. Fat cattle were 20 to 50 cents higher at the Wednesday close, and feeders were up by as...

LEJ24 : 184.425 (+0.45%)
LEM24 : 179.850 (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 177.825 (+0.65%)
GFH24 : 247.600 (-0.18%)
GFJ24 : 247.400 (+0.21%)
Cattle Finish Higher on Wednesday

Midweek trading initially pushed the cattle market further lower, but futures firmed up to end the day in the black. Fat cattle were 20 to 50 cents higher at the bell, and feeders were up by as much as...

LEJ24 : 184.425 (+0.45%)
LEM24 : 179.850 (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 177.825 (+0.65%)
GFH24 : 247.600 (-0.18%)
GFJ24 : 247.400 (+0.21%)
Hogs Firmed Up for Wednesday

Nearby lean hog prices were 12 to 62 cents higher across the front months, leaving June with a $1.90 weekly gain into the quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. USDA’s National Average Afternoon Base Hog price...

HEJ24 : 86.375 (+0.32%)
HEM24 : 101.375 (-0.22%)
KMJ24 : 95.500s (+1.65%)
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Hog Market Firm for Wednesday’s Midday

Lean hogs were initially gaining for Wednesday, though prices faded back into midday. Futures are still 27 to 57 cents in the black. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was $1 weaker to $80.02 this...

HEJ24 : 86.375 (+0.32%)
HEK24 : 92.000 (-0.43%)
KMJ24 : 95.500s (+1.65%)
Cattle Futures Continuing Weaker

Front month fat cattle are ~$1 off their lows for midday, but are still 20 to 60 cents in the red through Wednesday. That has the June contract sitting $5.22 in the red for the week’s move. Midday feeder...

LEJ24 : 184.425 (+0.45%)
LEM24 : 179.850 (+0.66%)
LEQ24 : 177.825 (+0.65%)
LEY00 : 184.000s (-2.13%)
GFH24 : 247.600 (-0.18%)
GFJ24 : 247.400 (+0.21%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 167.700
1st Resistance Point 166.700
Last Price 165.700s
1st Support Level 165.200
2nd Support Level 164.700
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 171.650
Last Price 165.700s
Fibonacci 61.8% 156.313
Fibonacci 50% 151.575
Fibonacci 38.2% 146.837
52-Week Low 131.500

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