# Cattle markets show mixed trends

> A December 10 cattle market commentary reports slightly higher fed cattle prices and a surge in feeder cattle values tied to favorable weather and border issues. January feeder futures fell, and large speculative long positions were flagged as a downside risk. Beef production held steady and cow slaughter was sharply lower.

- Date: 2025-01-01 · published 2025-01-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/27092-cattle-markets-show-mixed-trends
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Mixed signals from fed and feeder cattle, plus the risk of liquidation from large long positions, leave price direction uncertain for feeder cattle buyers.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- beefmagazine.com: https://www.beefmagazine.com/market-news/cash-cattle-markets-show-modest-gains

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