The cash market has been breaking down the past month as packers have regained control of the price action, in my opinion. The Equity markets have been under pressure as traders worry about economic conditions. Cattle and Feeder cattle are still relatively close to their all-time highs as the rest of the commodity markets for the most part is well …
Feeder Cattle Call to Action
Packers have been able to knock down cattle prices up North bringing them closer to the south. Last week Live prices ranged from 185.00 to 194.00. We’ve seen the Feeder Index fall as futures prices collapsed as cattle buyers pulled back and were able to get cheaper prices. No sales have climbed as sellers balk at low prices. Sellers have …
Livestock Update
Commentary: The Live board closed down. The nearby limit again. As indicated Thursday the market is not signaling a low yet. The fundamentals continue to point to potentially further losses. The issue is two fold. First the packer appears to be slowing the slaughter rate. This would cause a backup and continue to pressure prices. Second, the pork market is …
Livestock Update
Commentary: CATTLE The Live market under considerable pressure again today. The cutout values declining considerablly in the last 10 days. There are concerns that are real that the slaughter will continue to slow. The numbers for the week prove this is grounded in reality. The shutting of the JBS plant is of concern as well and falls in line with …
Livestock Update
Commentary: LIVE CATTLE The cattle opened lower today. The close was locked limit. Look for follow through. The expanded limits after yesterdays close did not help. The talk of discount to cash means little to the market. It should be remembered that it has rarely of late. The weights remain high during a difficult time. The consumer is spent after restocking. …