DARK SECRETS: Live cattle - The Real Truth

Cattle Fade Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures were down 22 cents to $1.20 across most contracts on Thursday, with October up 27 cents. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with $340-345 bids reported in the north. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales or bids on...

Barchart · 11h ago

Cattle Posting Midday Weakness on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down 87 cents to $1.62 so far on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales or bids on the 2,612 head offered. Feeder cattle futures are fading back $2.07 to $3.60...

Barchart · 16h ago

Cattle Look to Thursday Following Midweek Pressure

Live cattle futures saw losses of a nickel to 62 cents on Wednesday, with October up 37 cents. Open interest was down 697 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, following last week’s live northern sales at $220-222 and southern trade reported at $226....

Barchart · 21h ago

Cattle Rallying on Tuesday

Live cattle futures are trading with contracts $2.85 to $4.17 higher. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, following last week’s live northern sales at $220-222 and southern trade reported at $226. Feeder cattle futures are trading with gains of $4.55 to $7.05 across the front months....

Barchart · Oct 6

Cattle Look to Tuesday After Weaker Start to the Week

Live cattle futures were weaker to start the week, with contracts down $1.10 to $1.60 at the close. There were no deliveries issued for October cattle on First Notice Day. Open interest was up 1,523 contracts. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off on Monday, following last week’s live...

Barchart · Oct 6

Cattle Face Weakness on Monday

Live cattle futures were weaker to start the week, with contracts down $1.10 to $1.60 at the close. There were no deliveries issued for October cattle on First Notice Day. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off on Monday, following last week’s live northern sales at $220-222 and southern...

Barchart · Oct 5

Cattle Slipping to Start the Week

Live cattle futures are slipping back $1.15 to $1.35 so far on the day. Cash trade saw some light $348-350 dressed action in the North last week as reported by USDA, with live sales at $220-222. Southern sales were reported at $226. Feeder cattle futures are trading with contracts 95...

Barchart · Oct 5

Cattle Look to New Week of Trade

Live cattle futures posted losses of 45 cents to $2.67 across the board on Friday, giving back the gains from the week, as October was just a tick lower wk/wk. October options expired on Friday. Open interest was down 4,727 contracts on Friday. Cash trade saw some light $348-350 dressed...

Barchart · Oct 5

Cattle Fall Back on Friday

Live cattle futures posted losses of 45 cents to $2.67 across the board on Friday, giving back the gains from the week, as October was just a tick lower wk/wk. October options expired on Friday. Cash trade saw some light $348-350 dressed action in the North so far this week...

Barchart · Oct 2

Cattle Fading Back Lower on Friday

Live cattle futures are down 45 cents to $1.50 at midday. October options expire today. Cash trade saw some light $348-350 dressed action in the North so far this week as reported by USDA, with live sales at $220-222. Southern bids were reported at $226. The Friday Fed Cattle Exchange...

Barchart · Oct 2