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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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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
Beef Prices Soar: A Global Trend Beyond BrazilBeef prices are hitting historic highs across the globe, not just in Brazil, as many tend to believe. The surge isn’t isolated to meat alone; rice, chicken, and olive oil prices are following a similar upward trajectory. This global trend highlights an important point: political factors have minimal
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The current price of Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) is 191.850 USX / LBR — it has risen 0.27% in the past 24 hours. Watch Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) price in more detail on the chart.
The volume of Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) is 49.00. Track more important stats on the Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) chart.
The nearest expiration date for Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) is Aug 31, 2026.
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 (Aug 2026) before Aug 31, 2026.
Open interest is the number of contracts held by traders in active positions — they're not closed or expired. For Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) this number is 273.00. You can use it to track a prevailing market trend and adjust your own strategy: declining open interest for Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) shows that traders are closing their positions, which means a weakening trend.
Buying or selling futures contracts depends on many factors: season, underlying commodity, your own trading strategy. So mostly it's up to you, but if you look for some certain calculations to take into account, you can study technical analysis for Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026). Today its technical rating is buy, but remember that market conditions change all the time, so it's always crucial to do your own research. See more of Live Cattle Futures (Aug 2026) technicals for a more comprehensive analysis.