Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities

An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets.   Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026.  “It absolutely does allow for bigger daily price swings, and it can lead to some larger margin requirements because of the risk there,” he says.  “So, it’s something traders are going […]

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