# Live Cattle Prices Remain Mixed as Strong Feeder Futures Contrast With Weak Beef Values

> Nearby December live cattle edged lower on Thursday while deferred contracts gained modestly, and feeder futures rose between $3.05 and $4.17. Choice boxed beef declined while Select strengthened, and weekly federally inspected slaughter stayed below year-earlier levels. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange auction recorded no sales or bids against 1,640 head offered.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-13T09:09:29.050Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97497-live-cattle-prices-remain-mixed-as-strong-feeder-futures-contrast-with-weak
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Weaker corn prices eased feed-cost pressure and supported feeder cattle, while soft beef values and a thin cash market signal cautious demand. Feeder strength together with reduced slaughter points to tight supplies ahead of the holidays.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bearish ▼
- FCATTLE: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- todaymarkets.ae: https://todaymarkets.ae/live-cattle-prices-remain-mixed-as-strong-feeder-futures-contrast-with-weak-beef-values/

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