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(May 5, 1997) CATTLE: Yet another new life of contract high for the feeders and August live cattle but late profit taking pulled some of the gains out of the feeders. The event of commercial hedging was noted today which put a lid on the live cattle market. After active cash sales this week, packers may not be forced to bid up early next week. Cool wet weather is also putting a damper on the beginning of cookout season. However retailers will need to be ready for Memorial Day weekend which is not that far away. We feel the best way to approach the live cattle futures is to sell calls.
Look for trade updates early next week. Live cattle futures are overbought and should be ready to correct within the first two days of next week.

Paul Georgy

Consensus National Futures and Financial On Line Index
Livestock Index

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