Seasonal beef demand ahead of Memorial Day could further bolster front‑month contracts if retail orders accelerate. Oct 25 Live Cattle closed at $230.525, down $0.575, Connect with a member of our expert Agricultural team for more information about our products. August live cattle at 184.05 cents/lb, supported by lower feedlot weights and robust export demand. Analysts expect Chinese import volumes to influence Q3 price targets, with USDA export sales due Friday.