Live Cattle Price — Chart — Historical Data
225.75
2.20 (0.98%)
USd/Lbs
What drives this market
Live cattle futures represent contracts for the delivery of fed cattle ready for slaughter, primarily reflecting the U.S. beef market. Key price drivers include feed grain costs, cattle inventory levels, packer demand, and consumer beef spending; the U.S. is one of the world's largest beef producers and exporters. Seasonal demand shifts — such as summer grilling season — can influence short-term price movements. Prices are quoted in U.S. cents per pound.
Market context
Live cattle are priced at 223.55 USd/lb, slipping a modest 0.10% today while posting a 0.94% gain on the week and a 3.57% rise over the past month. Despite the recent recovery, prices remain 5.27% below their year-to-date starting level and 8.16% lower than one year ago.
as of Oct 09, 05:32 UTC — Alternative Markets.AI| %Chg | Weekly | Monthly | YTD | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Cattle | 0.98% | 0.94% | 3.57% | -5.27% | -8.16% |
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Related
| Related | Price | %Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Lean Hogs | 67.70 | -1.31% |
| Feeder Cattle | 339.55 | 1.40% |