Beef prices might go up

After 288 past trade events, LCATTLE moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.1%), and +1.0% over 20.

• Jul 2, 2017MEATY MATTERS: Upheavals prop up beef prices-3.8%
• Sep 1, 2026Will importing beef help bring down prices?-1.8%
• Dec 7, 2017Turkey building up cattle imports again to rein in high beef prices - Beef Central-1.4%
• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+0.3%

After 171 past trade events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.8%), and +1.2% over 20.

• Jul 2, 2017MEATY MATTERS: Upheavals prop up beef prices-2.2%
• Jan 20, 2026US lean beef trimmings import prices rise on China demand, tight supply+1.3%
• Dec 7, 2017Turkey building up cattle imports again to rein in high beef prices - Beef Central-0.3%
• Sep 10, 2024U.S. beef exports lower as cattle prices turn negative+1.5%
• Sep 1, 2026Cattle Prices Sink as Mexico Border Reopening Shakes U.S. Beef Markets+2.3%