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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory

By Geralyn Wichers 2 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Cattle futures climbed again on Friday as USDA data showed a continued decline in cattle on feed. Hogs also rose.

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rally peters out on position squaring

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters 3 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell on Thursday after rising for four consecutive sessions, as traders booked profits and squared positions ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly Cattle on Feed report due after the market's close on Friday, analysts said.

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue rally on constrained supply

By Heather Schlitz, Reuters 4 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rose for the fourth session in a row on Wednesday, as a continued tight supply of cattle and resilient consumer demand for beef boosted futures, traders said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeders set fresh highs, hogs mixed

By Geralyn Wichers 5 days ago

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago cattle futures ended Tuesday mostly up, with feeder contracts setting fresh highs. Hogs were mixed.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Feeder contracts set fresh highs

By Geralyn Wichers August 18, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago feeder cattle futures set fresh highs on Monday. Lean hog contracts also rose.

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip on profit taking, technicals after weak beef export data

By Karl Plume, Reuters August 14, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures retreated on Thursday in a profit-taking and technical setback after three sessions of gains and as disappointing weekly beef export sales data weighed on the market.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle make small gains, hogs slip back

By Geralyn Wichers August 13, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Most Chicago cattle futures settled with small gains after trading near highs earlier on Wednesday. Lean hogs closed slightly down.