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Lean Hogs Aug '22 (HEQ22)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. Open interest was up 2,303 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.11 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 6 cents on April 13 at $90.33. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was down $3.46 at $95.14 per cwt. The butt primal was the only reported higher, with the belly down $14.48. USDA estimated Wednesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 494,000 head, with the week to date total to 1.477 million head. That was 124,000 head above the previous week and 15,670 head above the same week last year.

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $90.700, up $0.200,

May 26 Hogs  closed at $94.075, down $0.150

Jun 26 Hogs  closed at $101.950, down $0.500,

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
08/12/22
Expiration Date
08/12/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Aug '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
114,438 (-747)
154,708 (+2,481)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
124,530 (+3,863)
78,069 (+1,113)
Producers - Long / Short
34,601 (+971)
139,608 (+2,361)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
77,236 (-1,359)
12,499 (+479)
Managed Money - Long / Short
110,185 (+4,033)
21,459 (+829)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
14,345 (-170)
56,610 (+284)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
108.500 +12.19%
on 07/15/22
122.525 -0.65%
on 08/11/22
+12.725 (+11.67%)
since 07/12/22
3-Month
99.250 +22.64%
on 05/13/22
122.525 -0.65%
on 08/11/22
+22.750 (+22.99%)
since 05/12/22
52-Week
85.025 +43.16%
on 09/15/21
123.650 -1.56%
on 03/31/22
+31.525 (+34.95%)
since 08/12/21

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The Cattle Rally Stalls (for now) and Lean Hogs Bleed Out

Cattle futures saw the recent rally stall yesterday, with a mixed trade in fats and feeders. Lean hogs continued to retreat, breaking below the 200-day moving average for the first time.

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. Open interest was up 2,303 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88...

HEM26 : 101.900 (-0.05%)
HEK26 : 93.975 (-0.11%)
HEN26 : 104.625 (-0.33%)
Cattle Look to Thursday After Wednesday Losses

Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. Open interest was down 4,944 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new selling interest. There were 3 deliveries for April...

LEQ26 : 242.825 (-1.34%)
LEM26 : 247.700 (-1.34%)
LEJ26 : 250.250 (-0.93%)
GFK26 : 366.700 (-1.15%)
GFJ26 : 371.800 (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 368.150 (-1.09%)
Hogs Slip Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.11 from the day prior....

HEM26 : 101.900 (-0.05%)
HEK26 : 93.975 (-0.11%)
HEN26 : 104.625 (-0.33%)
Cattle Post Midweek Losses

Live cattle futures were down 35 cents to $1.40 on Wednesday, with April up a nickel. There were 3 deliveries for April live cattle in Dodge City. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, with a few...

LEQ26 : 242.825 (-1.34%)
LEM26 : 247.700 (-1.34%)
LEJ26 : 250.250 (-0.93%)
GFK26 : 366.700 (-1.15%)
GFJ26 : 371.800 (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 368.150 (-1.09%)
Shootin' the Bull about trying to pick the last apple on the tree

In my minds eye, I see producers, laden with apples in their sacks, teetering on a dead limb to try to reach the last apple at the top.

Hogs Leaking Lower on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 40 to 70 cent losses at midday, with April up 22 cents as it expires today. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.20 on Wednesday morning, up $1.94 from...

HEM26 : 101.900 (-0.05%)
HEK26 : 93.975 (-0.11%)
HEN26 : 104.625 (-0.33%)
Cattle Falling Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures are down 45 to 90 cents at midday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week, as last week was $246-249 in the South and $249-250 in the north. The Thursday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEQ26 : 242.825 (-1.34%)
LEM26 : 247.700 (-1.34%)
LEJ26 : 250.250 (-0.93%)
GFK26 : 366.700 (-1.15%)
GFJ26 : 371.800 (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 368.150 (-1.09%)
CCattle Look to Wednesday Trade as Rally Extended on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed the Tuesday session with gains of $1.05 to $2.90 across the board. Open interest was up 2,043 contracts. Last week’s cash trade was at $246-249 in the South, with some northern...

LEQ26 : 242.825 (-1.34%)
LEM26 : 247.700 (-1.34%)
LEJ26 : 250.250 (-0.93%)
GFK26 : 366.700 (-1.15%)
GFJ26 : 371.800 (-0.46%)
GFQ26 : 368.150 (-1.09%)
Hogs Look to Wednesday After Tuesday Weakness

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday losses of 5 to 72 cents, as April was steady ahead of the Wednesday expiration. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $90.77 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.73 from...

HEM26 : 101.900 (-0.05%)
HEK26 : 93.975 (-0.11%)
HEN26 : 104.625 (-0.33%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 122.833
2nd Resistance Point 122.592
1st Resistance Point 122.158
Last Price 121.725s
1st Support Level 121.483
2nd Support Level 121.242
3rd Support Level 120.808

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52-Week High 123.650
Last Price 121.725s
Fibonacci 61.8% 108.895
Fibonacci 50% 104.338
Fibonacci 38.2% 99.780
52-Week Low 85.025

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