
U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures rose broadly on Tuesday, with December live cattle settling at $219.20 per hundredweight and November feeder cattle at $330.35. Wholesale beef prices were mixed, slaughter remained below year-ago levels, and the market awaited this week’s cash cattle trade.
Below-year-ago slaughter points to tighter beef supplies and can support cattle prices, while mixed boxed-beef values offer no clear demand signal. The futures gains reflect buying interest, but the article identifies no new catalyst.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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