Live cattle futures rallied Friday, with contract gains of $2.425 to $3.975 and April up $4.45 for the week; cash trade was light at roughly $234–235. Feeder cattle futures also rose, closing up $4.12 to $8.07 on Friday and May futures up about $10.275. The moves indicate short-term bullishness in cattle markets, potentially tightening nearby supply/pricing dynamics and affecting processors' input costs.
Live cattle futures rallied Friday, with contract gains of $2.425 to $3.975 and April up $4.45 for the week; cash trade was light at roughly $234–235. Feeder cattle futures also rose, closing up $4.12 to $8.07 on Friday and May futures up about $10.275. The moves indicate short-term bullishness in cattle markets, potentially tightening nearby supply/pricing dynamics and affecting processors' input costs.
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