# Fed cattle prices hit record highs amid limited supply, strong dollar

> Cepea's fed cattle index in Brazil reached a record R$390 per arroba on November 3, surpassing the previous inflation-adjusted high set in November 2020. Limited cattle supply from the herd's downward cycle, with ranchers retaining breeding females, is cutting slaughter and beef output, and retail beef prices are rising.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-04T12:06:49.350Z
- Category: market · region Brazil · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/79588-fed-cattle-prices-hit-record-highs-amid-limited-supply-strong-dollar
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced slaughter supply and firm beef demand keep cattle prices elevated, raising feed demand expectations for cattle operations while lifting Brazilian food inflation. A strong dollar adds to the price pressure on imported inputs.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- valorinternational.globo.com: https://valorinternational.globo.com/agribusiness/news/2026/11/04/fed-cattle-prices-hit-record-highs-amid-limited-supply-strong-dollar.ghtml

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