Livestock Price Volatility: Trading Cattle and Hog FuturesThe US livestock market is experiencing significant price volatility in 2025, as outlined in the USDA’s April 2025 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. Cattle prices are projected to rise to $206 per cwt, driven by robust demand, while hog prices are lowered to $61 per cwt
Live Cattle Futures (Dec 2018)
124.800USX / LBRD
+0.725+0.58%
At close at Dec 31, 2018, 17:58 GMT
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Lean Hogs LongLE1! Futures are not net long on the regression break.
The roll on the front month on this instrument is (-8.8%)
I am not taking this trade.
CLong

Short term sizable correction before new highsI haven't updated my cattle idea in awhile, but it's been trading like I figured, since Feb. We've now hit multiple technical targets in this pocket up here. I think there's a good chance we get a decent correction from here down to the 198-197 area, although it could easily retrace down lower, more
CShort

brazilian cattle trend Upcattle prices are currently in an uptrend, showing signs of increasing value. Investors and producers are optimistic as the market experiences stronger demand and limited supply.
BLong

June fats into the order blockJune fats have set up a sell and a possible push back down from the order block…
CShort

Looking for sideways to higher before new lowsThis is a continuation of my recent first TV post a couple weeks ago. It looks even better confirmed now that the 208 area was our short to intermediate term top in cattle. There is a possibility it was THE top, if we close below our 189 wave 1 area, especially on a weekly basis for conservative con
Cattle Update: Changes in Program and Data PublicationFollowing the 2022 Census of Agriculture, changes were implemented in the cattle program. Starting January 2025, a reduced number of data items are being published for the following states: Alaska (AK), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Hawaii (HI), Indiana (IN), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland
Cattle Inventory and Classification for January 31Overview
The cattle inventory report provides a comprehensive breakdown of cattle and calf populations across the United States, categorized by class. This data is essential for understanding trends in livestock production, market dynamics, and agricultural planning.
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Live Cattle Futures short on Regression BreakThe regression break bring a short bias on in the market.
The Futures Roll = +2% per a month.
I will not trade this pair.
CShort

Overdue for a strong correction before higher yet?Here is my current view of LC. Like many others, I never thought it would get this high in the first place. But following and adapting with this runaway longwinded bull, the funds are very long and as they unwind (it already looks to have started), it's gonna be a sharp downward move. There's good s
CShort

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The nearest expiration date for Live Cattle Futures (Dec 2018) is Dec 31, 2018.
Traders prefer to sell futures contracts when they've already made money on the investment, but still have plenty of time left before the expiration date. Thus, many consider it a good option to sell Live Cattle Futures (Dec 2018) before Dec 31, 2018.