Live Cattle
The December Live Cattle contract gap opened lower and traded down limit on Monday, September 25, 2017. The low was 114.425 and a continued sell off from here could lead to a test of support at 112.425. Support then comes in at 110.80. A bounce from the low could see a test of the 200 DMA at 115.525 and a possible gap close at 115.65 (gap is from 115.65 to 115.20). Friday’s cattle on feed report came in with a bearish tilt as expectations were for a placement decline of 3% and instead showed a 3% increase. The negotiated cash market was quiet. Monday afternoon boxed beef cutout values were higher on Choice and Select on moderate to good demand and light offerings. Choice was up 2.36 to 193.96 and Select up 2.16 to 190.89 on 86 loads. The choice/ select spread widened to a plus 3.10. The estimated cattle slaughter for Monday was reported at 118,000.
Feeder Cattle
The November Feeder Cattle broke down and traded down limit on Monday, ending the day below the 8 DMA (153.50). A break down below the 8 DMA could take price down to support at 152.30. Continued pressure could see a test of support at 149.975. A bounce off the 8 DMA could see price test resistance at 154.25 and then 156.025.
Lean Hogs
The December Lean Hogs contract rallied on Monday, trading up to 57.775 and ending the day near the high at 57.425. It formed a bullish engulfing candle and could lead to higher prices if it can trade above the 58.10 resistance level. Resistance is at the 8 DMA (58.85) and then the 13 DMA (59.625). Support is at 56.15 and then 54.80.
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Ben DiCostanzo
Senior Market Strategist
Walsh Trading, Inc.
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RISK DISCLOSURE: THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS IN FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING. THIS REPORT IS A SOLICITATION FOR ENTERING A DERIVATIVES TRANSACTION AND ALL TRANSACTIONS INCLUDE A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS. THE USE OF A STOP-LOSS ORDER MAY NOT NECESSARILY LIMIT YOUR LOSS TO THE INTENDED AMOUNT. WHILE CURRENT EVENTS, MARKET ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SEASONAL FACTORS ARE TYPICALLY BUILT INTO FUTURES PRICES, A MOVEMENT IN THE CASH MARKET WOULD NOT NECESSARILY MOVE IN TANDEM WITH THE RELATED FUTURES AND OPTIONS CONTRACTS.