GENERAL22 Sept 2026
CME cattle sag as traders watch cash prices, beef demand | Stock Market News
Live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday, after Monday's sharp rally. Traders are waiting to see how strong cash prices and US beef demand turn out this week. The pullback followed a US Department of Agriculture report on lower-than-expected August feedlot placements. If your business deals in meat or food, watch cash trade and beef demand before planning purchases.
Key Statutory Highlights
- CME October live cattle futures closed 2.175 cents lower at 218.775 cents per pound.
- Choice boxed beef rose $2.54 to $378.89 per hundredweight, while select cuts rose $2.08 to $357.85.
- October lean hog futures ended up 1.125 cents at 79.275 cents per pound.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you buy or trade beef and meat products, keep an eye on this week's cash cattle trade and beef demand figures before you lock in purchase plans, since prices can move either way.
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