
CME live cattle futures set a contract high as cash trades in Nebraska and Iowa reached $170 to $172 per cwt, up about $5 on the week and new 2023 highs. Analysts attributed the tight fed cattle supply to herd reductions from drought and high feed costs.
USDA estimated 126,000 cattle slaughtered and feeder cattle also rose.
Drought-driven herd liquidation is shrinking the supply of market-ready cattle, which supports higher fed and feeder cattle prices and raises beef processor costs.
Tras 80 eventos alcista de clima pasados, Ganado en pie se movió una mediana de +0,1 % en 5 sesiones (54% al alza; mitad central entre -0,8 % y +1,3 %), y +0,7 % en 20.
Tras 79 eventos alcista de clima pasados, Ganado de engorde (feeder) se movió una mediana de +0,1 % en 5 sesiones (53% al alza; mitad central entre -1,4 % y +1,7 %), y +1,4 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.
On the move date, CME live cattle hit a contract high as cash trade jumped $5 on tight fed cattle supply, and feeder cattle rose in sympathy, which directly supports the sharp one-day feeder rally.
Live cattle hit a contract high on jumping cash trade and tight fed supplies, which pulled feeder futures higher through derived demand.