CME cattle futures climb as smaller U.S. herd attracts spec buyers

After 268 past bullish report events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.4%), and +1.7% over 20.

• Oct 24, 2022Live cattle futures jump to 7-year peak as U.S. herd shrinks | Reuters+1.0%
• Jun 18, 2020CME update: cattle futures mixed as traders await USDA report | The Beef Site-3.4%
• Sep 23, 2024US cattle futures finish higher, USDA data seen as neutral - CME | The Cattle Site+0.9%
• Aug 28, 2017Cattle Futures Climb on Slower Placements | Fox Business-1.7%
• Jul 28, 2025US cattle futures rise on record-low herd, tight supply - CME | The Beef Site+1.1%

After 227 past bullish report events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.2% to +1.5%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Oct 24, 2022Live cattle futures jump to 7-year peak as U.S. herd shrinks | Reuters+1.5%
• Jun 18, 2020CME update: cattle futures mixed as traders await USDA report | The Beef Site-0.5%
• Sep 23, 2024US cattle futures finish higher, USDA data seen as neutral - CME | The Cattle Site+0.9%
• Aug 28, 2017Cattle Futures Climb on Slower Placements | Fox Business+1.0%
• Jul 28, 2025US cattle futures rise on record-low herd, tight supply - CME | The Beef Site+1.0%