Live Cattle futures hold near all-time highs as Lean Hogs slide. 5/15/26

Live Cattle futures maintained momentum to close out the week, trading just a few dollars below all-time highs. Supported by a robust cash trade that jumped between 2 and 15 dollars higher in some areas, the June contract climbed 1.75 to settle at 253.82. Feeder Cattle futures also trended higher, finding solid footing off Wednesday's lows as feedlots continued paying a premium to meet strong demand. The August contract surged 4.20 to 362.20. Conversely, Lean Hog futures faced across-the-board selling pressure as fundamental support faded. Packers displayed less aggressive buying behavior typical of Friday sessions, pushing the June contract down 1.05 to 98.47. Learn more about trading futures and options at CME Group: https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/agriculture.html #Livestock #LiveCattle #LeanHogs