Commentary
Schwieterman: Live cattle futures post key reversal, close higher
Live cattle futures posted a key reversal on Monday, with April setting new lows for the move in early trade, before rallying above Fridays’ high and closing higher for the day.
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Schwieterman: Weaker weekly corn futures, feeder cattle fall too
The corn is building on Friday’s gains and the May contract is back to testing the 40 and 50-day moving average resistance.
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Feeder cattle review: Improved weather prompts grass fever
Compared to the last good test which was actually three weeks ago as two major snowstorms limited commerce throughout most major cattle production areas, feedlot replacements sold weak to 5.00 lower.
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Schwieterman: Employment numbers support feeder cattle
Feeder cattle futures, like the fats were higher in all but the lead contract on Thursday. This morning’s 11 am grain report is expected to be the near term market mover in the feeders.
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Schwieterman: Feeder cattle futures suffer losses again
Feeder cattle futures posted triple digit losses for the second day in a row on Tuesday. Weakness in the live cattle pit more than offset a sharp selloff in the corn futures.
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Schwieterman: Strong nearby corn futures take feeder cattle lower
Live cattle futures closed sharply lower on Tuesday, as the April contract failed to follow through after making new highs for the move.
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Schwieterman: Cattle futures higher as new money enters market
Live cattle futures were moderately higher on Monday, supported by sharply higher cutouts and steady show lists with a week ago.
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Schwieterman: Stronger cash trade supports live cattle futures
Feeder cattle futures settled moderately lower on Friday and as much as 1.10 off of session highs.
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Schwieterman: Moisture provides strength to cash cattle trade
Live cattle futures closed narrowly mixed on Thursday, but have firmed in overnight trade, following a $4.00 increase in packer spending by midafternoon.
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Schwieterman: Sell off in corn market pushed feeders higher
Feeder cattle futures closed modestly higher on Wednesday, supported by higher fats and a late day sell off in the corn market.
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Schwieterman: Cattle futures rally, move moderately higher
Feeder cattle futures posted modest gains across the board on Tuesday, climbing nearly 2.00 off of session lows posted in early morning trade.
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