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Lean Hogs Jun '23 (HEM23)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Thursday, as Pork Cutout Bounces

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents.  USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.38 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 5 cents on December 8 at $81.89. 

Commitment of Traders data showed a total of 7,306 contracts cut from the managed money net long in the week of 11/10 at 71,512 contracts in lean hog futures and options.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was 83 cents higher to $97.27 per cwt. The picnic and ham primals were the only reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday at 490,000 head, taking the week to date total to 1.471 million head. That was 28,000 head above last week and 16,264 head above the same week last year.

Dec 25 Hogs  closed at $82.450, down $0.050,

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $82.425, up $0.550

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $87.375, up $0.850... Read more

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
06/14/23
Expiration Date
06/16/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 10, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,990 (+5,164)
142,450 (-5,709)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,988 (-11,307)
81,173 (+1,289)
Producers - Long / Short
30,047 (+3,616)
126,471 (-4,561)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,761 (+1,911)
10,797 (-785)
Managed Money - Long / Short
92,685 (-7,773)
30,380 (+2,138)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,303 (-3,534)
50,793 (-849)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.450 +15.57%
on 05/26/23
88.525 -1.50%
on 06/06/23
+3.100 (+3.69%)
since 05/12/23
3-Month
75.450 +15.57%
on 05/26/23
101.525 -14.11%
on 03/15/23
-14.375 (-14.15%)
since 03/14/23
52-Week
75.450 +15.57%
on 05/26/23
109.775 -20.56%
on 12/27/22
-14.200 (-14.00%)
since 06/14/22

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Lean Hogs are Knocking on the Door of a Technical Breakout

Lean hog futures are bumping up against significant resistance. Can the market chew through and close above resistance?

Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. Open interest was up1,293 contracts. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and...

LEJ26 : 230.275 (+0.83%)
LEG26 : 230.800 (+1.00%)
LEZ25 : 229.900 (+1.37%)
GFH26 : 336.350 (+1.06%)
GFF26 : 341.975 (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 335.550 (+1.10%)
Hogs Look to Thursday, as Pork Cutout Bounces

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEG26 : 84.175 (+2.12%)
HEZ25 : 83.225 (+0.94%)
HEJ26 : 88.925 (+1.77%)
Hogs Post Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEG26 : 84.175 (+2.12%)
HEZ25 : 83.225 (+0.94%)
HEJ26 : 88.925 (+1.77%)
Cattle Push Higher on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and 15 at 2 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade...

LEJ26 : 230.275 (+0.83%)
LEG26 : 230.800 (+1.00%)
LEZ25 : 229.900 (+1.37%)
GFH26 : 336.350 (+1.06%)
GFF26 : 341.975 (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 335.550 (+1.10%)
Shootin' the Bull about cattle feeders going backwards.

Cattle feeders appear to have gone backwards today.

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Cattle Posting Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures are down $1.02 in nearby December, with other contracts slightly higher. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,280 head offered, with bids of $222-225.50 live...

LEJ26 : 230.275 (+0.83%)
LEG26 : 230.800 (+1.00%)
LEZ25 : 229.900 (+1.37%)
GFH26 : 336.350 (+1.06%)
GFF26 : 341.975 (+1.06%)
GFJ26 : 335.550 (+1.10%)
Hogs Mostly Higher at Midday

Lean hog futures are showing steady trade in soon to expire December, with other contracts up 5o cents to $1. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported due to packer submission issues. The CME...

HEG26 : 84.175 (+2.12%)
HEZ25 : 83.225 (+0.94%)
HEJ26 : 88.925 (+1.77%)
Shootin' the Bull about preparing

I anticipate feeder cattle to sell off sharply and maybe even produce a counter seasonal trade for which prices tend to rise from the first of December to the middle of February.

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 87.817
2nd Resistance Point 87.633
1st Resistance Point 87.417
Last Price 87.200s
1st Support Level 87.017
2nd Support Level 86.833
3rd Support Level 86.617

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52-Week High 109.775
Fibonacci 61.8% 96.663
Fibonacci 50% 92.613
Fibonacci 38.2% 88.562
Last Price 87.200s
52-Week Low 75.450

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