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Lean Hogs May '23 (HEK23)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 20 cents higher on Feb 6 at $86.52. 

Export Sales data showed a total of 28,643 MT of pork sold in the week ending on 2/5. Mexico was the top buyer of 12,000 MT, with 7,100 MT sold to Japan. Shipments were tallied at 36,991 MT.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday PM report was $1.88 higher at $95.65 per cwt. All primals were reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Thursday at 456,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.922 million head. That was 25,000 head above last week but 27,013 head below the same week last year.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $86.750, down $0.150,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $91.825, down $2.025

May 26 Hogs  closed at $96.050, down $1.975,

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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
05/12/23
Expiration Date
05/12/23 (expired)

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Lean Hogs May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,508 (+141)
184,082 (+13,091)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
161,832 (+11,971)
82,463 (-1,462)
Producers - Long / Short
31,503 (+1,941)
170,116 (+12,367)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
79,402 (-1,518)
11,363 (+1,006)
Managed Money - Long / Short
138,142 (+12,064)
14,746 (-1,795)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,690 (-93)
67,717 (+333)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
81.600 -6.10%
on 04/17/23
-4.900 (-6.01%)
since 04/12/23
3-Month
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
97.675 -21.55%
on 02/21/23
-16.575 (-17.78%)
since 02/10/23
52-Week
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
102.150 -24.99%
on 12/27/22
-17.925 (-18.96%)
since 05/12/22

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LEJ26 : 240.650s (-0.13%)
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GFH26 : 365.725s (-0.47%)
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Hog Losses Continue on Thursday

Lean hog futures ended Thursday with contracts down $1.75 to $2.02, as soon to expire February was down 15 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.95 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.22...

HEJ26 : 91.825s (-2.16%)
HEG26 : 86.750s (-0.17%)
HEK26 : 96.050s (-2.01%)
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Hogs Continue Losses on Thursday

Lean hog futures are extending this week’s losses, as contracts re down $2 to $2.50, with soon to expire February 15 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $87.00 on Thursday morning,...

HEJ26 : 91.825s (-2.16%)
HEG26 : 86.750s (-0.17%)
HEK26 : 96.050s (-2.01%)
Cattle Slipping Lower on Thursday

Live cattle futures are down a nickel to 75 cents on Thursday. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction...

LEM26 : 236.250s (-0.14%)
LEJ26 : 240.650s (-0.13%)
LEG26 : 242.500s (+0.06%)
GFJ26 : 363.625s (-0.27%)
GFH26 : 365.725s (-0.47%)
GFK26 : 359.900s (-0.15%)
Hogs Look to Thursday After Week of Losses

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. Open interest hinted at long liquidation, down 2,261 contracts. USDA’s national...

HEJ26 : 91.825s (-2.16%)
HEG26 : 86.750s (-0.17%)
HEK26 : 96.050s (-2.01%)
Cattle Look to Thursday after Wednesday Rally

Live cattle futures were back in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.50 to $3.55. Open interest was up 4,080 contracts on Wednesday, suggesting new buying interest. Cash trade has been quiet...

LEM26 : 236.250s (-0.14%)
LEJ26 : 240.650s (-0.13%)
LEG26 : 242.500s (+0.06%)
GFJ26 : 363.625s (-0.27%)
GFH26 : 365.725s (-0.47%)
GFK26 : 359.900s (-0.15%)
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Hogs Extend Losses on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 55 cents to $1.65, with nearby February up a nickel. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $88.17 on Wednesday afternoon, up...

HEJ26 : 91.825s (-2.16%)
HEG26 : 86.750s (-0.17%)
HEK26 : 96.050s (-2.01%)
Cattle Rally Back on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were back in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up $2.50 to $3.55. Cash trade has been quiet this week, with a few sales of $243 in KS reported on Wednesday. The Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 236.250s (-0.14%)
LEJ26 : 240.650s (-0.13%)
LEG26 : 242.500s (+0.06%)
GFJ26 : 363.625s (-0.27%)
GFH26 : 365.725s (-0.47%)
GFK26 : 359.900s (-0.15%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 77.458
2nd Resistance Point 77.292
1st Resistance Point 76.958
Last Price 76.625s
1st Support Level 76.458
2nd Support Level 76.292
3rd Support Level 75.958

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52-Week High 102.150
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.893
Fibonacci 50% 88.725
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.557
Last Price 76.625s
52-Week Low 75.300

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