Insights and Stories on Beef

U.S. livestock: CME livestock futures mostly lower on technical trading

Mar. 11, 2024 at 5:10 pm CDT

Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures closed mostly lower on Monday, as market participants sought profits and continued to adjust their positions as part of the so-called Goldman roll, traders said.

U.S. livestock: CME lean hog futures touch three-week low

Mar. 6, 2024 at 5:21 pm CST

By Julie Ingwersen Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs end down after setting contract highs

Mar. 5, 2024 at 5:40 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Klassen: Grassers and herd rebuilding confidence keeps feeders elevated

Mar. 5, 2024 at 11:41 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Lean hogs retreat in nearby contract after rally

Mar. 4, 2024 at 6:06 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures rally on technical trading, wholesale pricing

Mar. 1, 2024 at 4:01 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rebounded on Friday, capping a volatile week of trading with a flurry of technical moves amid signs that consumer demand for beef remains strong.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue to slide on profit-taking

Feb. 29, 2024 at 5:22 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures fell again on Thursday, amid ongoing profit-taking as some market participants sought cover as cash prices continue to stay firm, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle slide on profit-taking

Feb. 28, 2024 at 5:04 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures crumbled on Wednesday on profit-taking after the market reached a four-month high this week, analysts said.

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Klassen: Statistics Canada confirms lower feeder cattle supplies

Feb. 27, 2024 at 8:47 am CST

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling or backgrounded steers prices were quoted $5 to $8 higher; yearling or backgrounded heifers were unchanged to $4 higher. Calves were trading $4 to as much as $10 higher.

By Jerry Klassen