Live Cattle ShortLE1! is not net short on the regression break.
The roll short is (-5.5%)
I am not taking this trade.
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Len Hogs LongLen Hogs Long on the regression break.
I the roll is (-4.5%) on the front month contract.
I am not taking this trade.
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.
Brazilian cattle trend down The Brazilian cattle market has entered a downtrend, with prices poised to test recent lows. High supply and weaker domestic demand, coupled with export challenges, are driving the decline, as meatpackers face pressure to adjust to shifting market dynamics.
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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.
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
June fats into the order blockJune fats have set up a sell and a possible push back down from the order block…
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
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The nearest expiration date for Live Cattle Futures is May 30, 2025.
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 before May 30, 2025.