Cash calf and feeder cattle prices held steady to higher as stronger futures lifted sentiment. Feeder cattle futures gained and the CME Feeder Cattle Index reached its highest level since April.
Higher feeder prices reflect improved demand for cattle going on feed, which supports feed grain consumption. Continued strength in futures points to firm feeder cattle values.
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Week-ending Nov 1 summary notes stronger futures lifting sentiment and the Feeder Cattle Index at a high since April, consistent with the live cattle rally through that day.
Stronger futures and a feeder index at its highest since April show bullish sentiment through the week ending Nov 1.