Insights and Stories on Cattle Futures

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle hit two-month low

Mar. 19, 2018 at 7:15 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Monday for a third straight session, pressured by fund-driven long liquidation and expectations of rising supplies ahead based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent monthly cattle report, traders said. Declines on Wall Street added to bearish […]

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down again on supply growth outlook

Mar. 16, 2018 at 4:42 pm CDT

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U.S. livestock: Supply buildup fears undercut CME live cattle

Mar. 15, 2018 at 6:41 pm CDT

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle end higher but off morning tops

Mar. 14, 2018 at 6:31 pm CDT

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U.S. livestock: Cash prices halt CME hogs’ losing streak

Mar. 13, 2018 at 8:59 pm CDT

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Klassen: Feeder market sends mixed signals

Mar. 13, 2018 at 9:32 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian average yearling prices were steady to $3 lower while heavier replacements above 1,000 lbs. actively traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Weakness in deferred live cattle futures, along with rising feed grain prices, caused buyers to lower their bids accordingly. Steers averaging […]

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. livestock: Supplies, trade nerves keep CME hogs on defensive

Mar. 12, 2018 at 3:41 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures finished mostly lower for a fourth straight session on Monday, pressured by seasonal supply buildup and continued worries about potential trade disputes, said traders. Any trade war with the U.S. will only bring disaster to the world economy, China’s commerce […]

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle snap back on bargain hunting

Mar. 9, 2018 at 5:00 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher on Friday, after short-covering and bargain buying pulled contracts up from Thursday’s seven-week low, said traders. Bullish investors were further drawn to futures’ price value compared to this week’s prices for slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle. April live cattle closed […]

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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down, but off seven-week lows

Mar. 8, 2018 at 3:26 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle slid to a seven-week bottom on Thursday, led by fund liquidation, traders said. Futures’ discount to this week’s slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle prices freed contracts from session lows, they said. April closed 1.2 cents/lb. at 121.775 cents (all figures US$). June […]

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U.S. livestock: Trade war jitters drag on CME hogs

Mar. 7, 2018 at 6:40 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures on Wednesday hit a three-month low, partly rattled by talk of a potential trade war if the U.S. tacks higher tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, traders said. Wednesday’s U.S. stock market slumped as U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised […]

By Reuters