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Cattle Rally Holds into Monday’s Close

Live cattle futures posted gains of 75 cents to $3 across the board on Monday. Sharp gains in the equities following the weekend deal between the US and Iran offered spillover support. Cash trade was mostly $255-258 across the country last week. Feeder cattle futures rallied $4.12 to $5.30 at...

Barchart · Jun 15

Cattle In Rally Mode on Monday

Live cattle futures are trading with gain of 42 cents to $2.35 at midday. Sharp gains in the equities following the weekend deal between the US and Iran are providing spillover support. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday, to $255 across the country, with some picking up late to...

Barchart · Jun 15

Cattle Look to Monday Trade Follow Friday Weakness

Live cattle futures gave back some of last week’s strength on Friday, with contracts down $1.05 to $1.625 at the close. August was down just 47 cents last week. Friday’s open interest was up just 386 contracts. Cash trade finally picked up on Friday, to $255 across the country, with...

Barchart · Jun 15

Cattle Extending Gains to Thursday

Live cattle futures are trading with 90 cent to $1.37 gains on Thursday. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Wednesday. Cash trade saw some very light $402 dressed trade in the north yet, though it has yet to see much volume this week. The Thursday morning Fed...

Barchart · Jun 11

Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures posted gains on Wednesday, with contracts up 42 cents to $2.07 on the day. Open interest suggested new buying interest, up 1,169 contracts. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Wednesday. Cash trade saw some light $402 dressed trade in the north yet, though it...

Barchart · Jun 11

Cattle Gains Hold on Wednesday

Live cattle futures posted gains on Wednesday, with contracts up 42 cents to $2.07 on the day. There were no deliveries issued against June futures on Wednesday. Cash trade saw some light $402 dressed trade in the north yet, though it has yet to see much volume this week. Feeder...

Barchart · Jun 10

Cattle Extending Bounce to Wednesday

Live cattle futures are back to higher trade, up $2.05 to $2.50 at midday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week following the $256-258 reported last week. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $2.10 to $2.60 in the front months. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was up...

Barchart · Jun 10

Cattle Look to Wednesday Trade Following Tuesday Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Open interest was down 4,823 contracts on Tuesday. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far...

Barchart · Jun 10

Cattle Turn Early Weakness to Late Session Gains

Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far compiling showlists. Feeder cattle futures closed with $2.00...

Barchart · Jun 9

Cattle Ignoring early Weakness for Midday Gains

Live cattle futures are shrugging off early weakness, with midday gains of 50 cents to $1.27. Monday was First notice day, with no deliveries and the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week, with the early week action thus far compiling showlists. Feeder cattle...

Barchart · Jun 9