Volatility has picked up in commodity land, and the livestock markets are not immune. Daily ranges continue to widen, presenting shorter term opportunities for traders on both sides of the market.
Lean hog futures posted losses of 45 cents to $1.45 on Tuesday. Open interest suggested a rotation of ownership, up just 40 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.48 on Tuesday...
Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Open interest was down 4,823 contracts...
Live cattle futures saw gains of $1.50 to $2.97 most contracts on Tuesday. There were no deliveries issued on Tuesday, with the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly $256-258 last week,...
Lean hog futures posted losses of 45 cents to $1.45 on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.48 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.37 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...
The grain markets started to separate from crude oil price action a few weeks ago but it was interesting that even crude couldn’t bounce much today after President Trump commented on Iran shooting down...
Cattle Markets Continue to Look Strong and Trade Higher - The Grain Could Continue Lower for a While.
Last Thursday's low, to last Friday's high, remains the trading range for fats. I don't expect prices to come out of that range this week.
Lean hog futures are dropping another 22 to 85 cents in the front months on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.17 on Tuesday morning, up $1.16 from the day prior. The CME Lean...
Live cattle futures are shrugging off early weakness, with midday gains of 50 cents to $1.27. Monday was First notice day, with no deliveries and the oldest long dated August 11, 2025. Cash trade was mainly...