HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Live and Feeder Cattle Rally on USDA COF Report; Lean Hogs Are Technically Strong

Coming off a collapse in cattle prices on new world screwworm fears, cattle prices closed at technically bullish levels on Friday. Here’s what to watch in the week ahead.

Barchart · Jan 26

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Jan. 20 as Earth's magnetic field 'rings like a bell' after CME impact

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Space · Jan 20

Northern lights to reach UK tonight after severe solar storm, Met Office says

Colossal solar flare launched a coronal mass ejection that will reach Earth early Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Jan 19

What's Next For Metals, and Other Commodities, to Close Out the Year?

It has been a wild ride in Metals this week, with more of the same expected Wednesday.

Barchart · Dec 31, 2025

Hogs Look to Friday Following Wednesday Losses

Lean hog futures were down 20 to 92 cents across the front months on Wednesday, as contracts faced losses heading into the Holiday break. Open interest was up 1,368 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2025

Cattle Look to Resume Trade on Friday

The CME will open back up this morning following the Thursday holiday. Live cattle futures closed the Christmas Eve session with contracts down $1.30 to $1.50, as December settled with a 12 cent loss. Open interest was up 1,297 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade picked up ahead of the holiday,...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2025

Hogs Fall on Wednesday Following USDA Report

Lean hog futures were down 20 to 92 cents across the front months on Wednesday, as contracts faced losses heading into the Holiday break. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was up a penny on December 22...

Barchart · Dec 24, 2025

Hogs Fading Lower Following USDA Report

Lean hog futures are down 20 to 70 cents so far on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning due to thin trade. The CME Lean Hog Index was up a penny on December 22 at $83.72. The CME will close early today, with no...

Barchart · Dec 24, 2025

Hogs Traders Look to React to Modestly Bearish USDA Report

Lean hog futures saw slight gains of 25 to 65 cents on Tuesday. Open interest suggested new buying interest, up 5,409 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $69.43 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.27 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 2 cents on...

Barchart · Dec 24, 2025

Cattle Posting Monday Gains

Live cattle futures are showing 85 cent to $1.55 across most contracts at midday. Cash trade was softer last week at $228 across the country and $356-358 dressed. Feeder cattle futures are $2.10 to $2.50 higher so far on Monday. The CME feeder cattle index from December 17 was up...

Barchart · Dec 22, 2025