 Direct cash cattle markets are quiet. Bids and asking prices remain unreported. The packer inquiry is expected to improve soon. Still, that packer interest seems to be light, at least partially due to concerns about margins and signs of slowing consumer demand. And there is always that chance those buyers could wait until after the USDA's Cattle on Feed report Friday afternoon to complete this week's activity. There has been some very light trade this week, most of that in Kansas, but not enough to establish a trend.