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05/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2026 16:07

Live Cattle futures rebound from early lows amid weak exports.

Live Cattle futures faced technical tests, breaking below the 20-day moving average before rebounding late in the session. Cash cattle prices continued to show strength, trading at a notable premium to the futures market and offering underlying support. Market participants are monitoring potential U.S. purchases of Brazilian beef amid shifting global trade dynamics and waning Chinese demand. Additionally, weekly export sales disappointed the market, falling 27% week-over-week to 10,000 metric tons. Ted Seifried explores these fundamental and technical factors driving the livestock sector.
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