On Wednesday, open interest in the Live Cattle contract declined by 900 contracts to 386,984, marking the fourth consecutive daily decrease. This puts open interest 29,282 contracts below the 2025 peak of 416,266 reached on June 5. Despite the reduced participation, June Live Cattle futures closed higher at $227.825, up $0.75 on the day. Since May 1, the June contract has gained $18.18, underscoring sustained strength in the live cattle market.
US Cattle Report by National Beef Wire
CLARA TECHNICALS (August Live Cattle): The 20-day Stochastic %K is at 53.20%, and the %D is at 53.92%, both hovering around mid-range, suggesting the market is in balance but could tip either direction with momentum shifts
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CLARA TECHNICALS (May Feeder Cattle): While price action is bullish, volume remains light, with 2,322 contracts traded Friday, falling below the 20-day average of 5,152, indicating a thinner market and the possibility of increased volatility.
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