Cattle Close Mixed on Monday, with Feeders Posting Strength

Live cattle futures were mixed on Monday, finishing $1.125 lower to 40 cents higher, while feeder cattle futures rose 32 cents to $1.75. Cash cattle traded last week at $246-$249 in the South and around $249-$250 in the North, indicating a stable livestock pricing backdrop. The update is largely descriptive and market-specific, with limited broader market impact.

Analysis

Live cattle futures were mixed on Monday, finishing $1.125 lower to 40 cents higher, while feeder cattle futures rose 32 cents to $1.75. Cash cattle traded last week at $246-$249 in the South and around $249-$250 in the North, indicating a stable livestock pricing backdrop. The update is largely descriptive and market-specific, with limited broader market impact.