Cattle futures mostly lower, waiting for direct trade

Cattle futures mostly lower, waiting for direct trade

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly lower on spread trade, profit taking, and position squaring ahead of the week’s widespread direct cash business. October was the exception, up $.07 at $113.35, and December was down $1.27 at $117.07.

Feeder cattle were down on profit taking and position squaring ahead of direct cash trade. October was down $.65 at $153.97 and November was $1.97 lower at $153.95.

Direct cash cattle markets were at a standstill.

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