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Lean Hogs Pit Dec '15 (LHZ15)

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Lean Hogs (Pit) Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Slip Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures gave into weakness on Thursday, as contracts were down 25 to 50 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.00 on Thursday afternoon, down 21 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 36 cents higher on Feb 24 at $88.71.

Export Sales for the week ending on February 19 were tallied at 42,611 MT, which was the second largest for the calendar year. Mexico bough the largest share of that, at 25,600 MT, with 4,000 MT sold to Japan, Shipments were 41,092 MT, the largest since April 2024. Of that, 18,500 MT was headed to Mexico, with 4,900 MT headed to South Korea and Japan each. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday AM report was down 24 cents at $97.38 per cwt. The belly and butt were the only primals reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Thursday at 493,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.951 million head. That is 39,000 head above last week and 5,028 head larger than... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs [Pit]
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:02p.m. CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$1,320/1,200
First Notice Date
12/14/15
Expiration Date
12/14/15 (expired)

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Lean Hogs Pit Dec '15
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Pit Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
51.800 +7.24%
on 11/16/15
60.100 -7.57%
on 12/01/15
+0.750 (+1.37%)
since 11/13/15
3-Month
51.800 +7.24%
on 11/16/15
67.850 -18.13%
on 10/20/15
-6.700 (-10.76%)
since 09/14/15
52-Week
51.800 +7.24%
on 11/16/15
73.600 -24.52%
on 12/15/14
-18.250 (-24.73%)
since 12/12/14

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Hogs Slip Lower on Thursday

Lean hog futures gave into weakness on Thursday, as contracts were down 25 to 50 cents at the close. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.00 on Thursday afternoon, down 21 cents from the...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Cattle Falls Back on Thursday as Cash Slips

Live cattle futures were down $3 to $3.50 in most contracts at the close. Cash trade got kicked off with some $383 dressed in the North, with some $244-245 live. Southern bids have been $245 The Wednesday...

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Chart of the Day - April Live Cattle

Fundamentals remain bullish, but the technicals are weakening.

LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
Shootin' the Bull about lines in the sand

The close below $239.10 April sets the stage for some definitive points of interest.

Hogs Slipping on Thursday

Lean Hog Futures are slipping back 2 to 35 cents at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.97 on Thursday morning, down 88 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 36...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Cattle Falling on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down $3 to 4 cents at midday, with Feb steady. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few bids picked up at $243-244 in the North, and $245 in the South. The Wednesday...

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Cattle Pop Higher on Wednesday as Traders Look to Thursday Trade

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 1,746 contracts. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week....

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Hogs Look to Thursday After Gains This Week

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. Net new buying interest was noted, as OI rose 3,285 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)
Cattle Post Gains on Wednesday

Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed...

LEM26 : 233.400s (-1.39%)
LEJ26 : 236.900s (-1.40%)
LEG26 : 246.000s (unch)
GFJ26 : 358.750s (-1.45%)
GFH26 : 361.650s (-1.27%)
GFK26 : 355.300s (-1.48%)
Hogs Continue to Push Back Higher on Wednesday

Lean Hog Futures closed with 15 to 40 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.21 on Wednesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was 18 cents higher...

HEK26 : 100.350s (-0.35%)
HEJ26 : 95.725s (-0.49%)
HEM26 : 109.925s (-0.23%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 56.233
1st Resistance Point 55.892
Last Price 55.550s
1st Support Level 55.342
2nd Support Level 55.133
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 73.600
Fibonacci 61.8% 65.272
Fibonacci 50% 62.700
Fibonacci 38.2% 60.128
Last Price 55.550s
52-Week Low 51.800

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