Live Cattle futures started the week sharply higher but could not sustain those gains on Tuesday. Feeder Cattle futures also moved sharply higher to start the week as placements in August were record low. Lean Hog futures gapped higher today after a higher finish to start the week. Corn futures traded back toward the top end of the range the past two days but finished the day lower today.
Live Cattle futures finished the day mixed after falling sharply lower in the final part of the week. Feeder Cattle futures also saw big losses this week despite the Feeder Cattle index moving higher. Lean Hog futures finished lower each day this week and posted new contract lows as the pork cutout struggles to stabilize. Corn futures found a sideways range this week but fell below the 20-day MA for the first time in over a month.
Live Cattle futures posted new highs for the move at the beginning of the day today but failed to find support as the outside markets weighed on the complex. Feeder Cattle futures also finished lower, but for the first time in six days as the cash market continues to be higher than the futures. Lean Hog futures set new contract lows today as all of the cash fundamentals continue to work lower. Corn futures traded on both sides of steady but finished the day higher and remains range bound.
Live Cattle futures trade3d higher the entire day and finished higher three of the four days this week. Feeder Cattle futures traded to the highest level in a month today as the Corn market traded lower and cash Feeder Cattle sell well above the futures price. Lean hog futures finished the day near their lows as the cash fundamentals continue to work lower. Corn futures traded in a large range today around the WASDE Report that came in near estimates in most categories.
Live Cattle futures traded sharply higher today following the better than expected cash market last week. Feeder Cattle followed the Live Cattle complex higher today and were also supported by the Corn market trading lower. Lean Hogs also saw very good gains today and again tested the most recent highs. Corn futures started the day higher but fell lower for most of the day as lack of new bullish news weighs on the market.
Cattle futures pulled back Friday after Thursday’s strong rally, but steady cash and strong boxed beef continue to provide underlying support. Feeder futures gave back some ground Friday but continue to show strength despite corn recovering from its early losses. Lean Hogs ended the week lower, giving back roughly half of the recent rally as weaker pork cutout values remain a concern. Corn posted its third consecutive lower close but remains in a bullish trend, supported by strong demand and potentially lower yield expectations.
Live Cattle futures traded lower for the majority of the day with cash cattle trading at steady money in the North. Feeder Cattle futures continue to feel pressure from the Corn market along with a lower Feeder Cattle index. Lean hogs finished the day mixed as all of the cash fundamentals work lower. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as traders continue to price in lower production in the United States
Live Cattle futures finished the day lower heading into the weekend but did show signs of life throughout the day. Feeder Cattle futures fell victim to a higher Corn market again today along with a lower Feeder Cattle index. Lean Hog futures tested contract lows this morning but rallied into overhead resistance at the end of the day. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as demand remain strong and supply is in question.
Live Cattle futures traded to a new low for the year as the cash market continues to work lower. Feeder Cattle futures also traded to the lowest level of 2026 today as both the Corn and Live Cattle markets work against the complex. Lean Hog futures could not hold their gains from earlier in the session and posted new contract lows in most months. Corn futures posted new contract highs today as the industry prices in lower yields.
Live Cattle futures have finished sharply higher each of the past two sessions as cash trade in the South beat expectations. Feeder Cattle futures also finished the week strong on very thin trade with a technically oversold market. Lean Hog futures have bounced off of long term support levels and have traded through overhead resistance levels. Corn futures gained back all of last week’s losses as export demand remains very strong.
Live Cattle futures finished sharply higher in the deferred contracts while the front months struggled to stay positive. Feeder Cattle futures traded higher the majority of the day after yesterday’s limit lower finish. Lean Hog futures continue to struggle to work higher as the cash fundamentals work lower. Corn futures have held technical support levels both days this week as the market searches for news to give it direction.
Live Cattle futures finished the week lower after a week of disappointing cash trade and more negative news from the White House. Feeder Cattle opened the day limit lower but finished the day with minor losses. Lean Hogs posted a new low for the move today as there are plenty of market ready hogs available to the packers. Corn futures broke through support levels this week and finished lower the final three days of the week.
Live Cattle futures finished the day mixed as the complex waits for cash trade to take place this week. Feeder Cattle futures finished mostly lower after trading on both sides of steady the entire day. Lean Hogs finished the day lower and posted new lows for the move today as the cash fundamentals continue to deteriorate. Corn futures have finished higher both days this week after finding technical support to start the week.
Live Cattle futures finished the week on a positive note following a disappointing week of cash trade and lower boxed beef markets. Feeder Cattle futures found support late in the day from the sharply lower Corn market. Lean Hogs could not hold their gains from earlier this week and posted new lows for the move yesterday. Corn futures finished the week sharply lower after taking out overhead resistance on Thursday.
Live Cattle futures finished the day lower after a limit up performance on Monday. Feeder Cattle futures were led by the November contract today as it stays in line with the Feeder Cattle index. Lean Hogs traded sharply higher on Monday taking out technical resistance for the first time in over a month. Corn futures have finished higher both days this week as the grain markets await the WASDE report on Friday.
Live Cattle finished the week on a positive note after a week full of volatility and sharply lower futures. Feeder Cattle also finished the week higher after trading to the lowest levels in five months. Lean Hogs continue their downtrend this week as the cash fundamentals continue to work lower. Corn futures tested overhead resistance in the middle of the week and have returned to the bottom end of the range.
Live Cattle futures finished the day sharply lower after a positive day to start the month of November. Feeder Cattle futures fell victim to headlines surrounding the reopening of the Mexican border and the unknown that exists surrounding the situation. Lean Hogs posted new lows for the move despite the pork cutout holding steady. Corn futures lost the support from the soybean market and finished the day slightly lower.
Live Cattle futures finished the month lower following a lower cash market and a boxed beef market that has leveled out. Feeder Cattle futures turned in another volatile session today as traders fear what could come out of a meeting with Mexico on Monday. Lean Hog futures have finished higher each of the last two days as they have traded down to long term support levels. Corn futures ran into overhead resistance in the middle of the week but ended the week with the highest weekly settlement since June.
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