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Commitments of Traders (COT)

Latest: October 2, 2026

Live Cattle (LC) COT Report — Week Ended October 2, 2026 Executive summary The CFTC Disaggregated Commitments of Traders report for Live Cattle (LC) for the week ending October 2,…

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Key stats

Front-month price
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COT sentiment
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Curve structure
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Latest COT report
October 2, 2026

Price vs. Managed Money Net Position

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Sentiment Score Over Time

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Futures Forward Curve

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What moves Live Cattle prices

Live Cattle prices are shaped by supply and demand fundamentals and by how speculators and commercial hedgers are positioned in the futures market. This hub tracks the data that matters — weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders positioning, price action, and the futures forward curve — so you can follow Live Cattle markets in one place.

Supply & demand
Production, inventories, and consumption set the structural backdrop for Live Cattle prices.
Positioning
CFTC managed-money longs and shorts show how speculators are leaning; crowded positioning can precede reversals.
Curve structure
Contango or backwardation in the futures curve reflects carry, storage, and near-term tightness.

Frequently asked questions

When is the CFTC Commitments of Traders report released?
The CFTC publishes Commitments of Traders data every Friday afternoon, reflecting positions as of the prior Tuesday.
What does managed money positioning tell me about Live Cattle?
Managed money net positioning shows how hedge funds and CTAs are leaning. Extreme readings can signal crowded trades that are vulnerable to reversal.
What is the futures forward curve?
The forward curve plots Live Cattle futures prices by delivery month. An upward slope (contango) or downward slope (backwardation) reflects storage, carry, and near-term supply tightness.