A lethargic trading day as human traders are believed anxious about what may come next and the computers simply doing what they do best, spoof traders into making decisions at the worst possible time.
Livestock Slaughter - 2026-01-22
Lean hog futures are up 20 to 70 cents across the front months on Thursday, with some contracts heading to contract highs. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light...
Live cattle futures are mixed, with contracts down 65 cents to 25 cents higher. Cash trade saw a few cattle exchange hands at $232 so far this week on thin volume. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online...
Lean hog futures closed firm to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest suggested new buying, up 3,770 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday...
Live cattle futures closed Wednesday with contracts 17 to 72 cents in the green. Open interest was up 619 contracts. Cash trade saw a few cattle exchange hands at $232 so far this week on thin volume....
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Lean hog futures closed steady to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday afternoon, up $4.94 from the day prior. The CME...
Live cattle futures closed with contracts 17 to 72 cents in the green at Wednesday’s close. Cash trade saw a few cattle exchange hands at $232 so far this week on thin volume. Other bids are being reported...
Oliver Sloup dives into today’s market action with soybeans in focus as broader markets react across asset classes. He walks through the key drivers and what to watch next. Watch the full video to learn...