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Lean Hogs Oct '24 (HEV24)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs See Gains as Negotiated Trade Picks Up

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of 60 to 97 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.38 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down $1.40 on December 26 at $82.44. 

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday PM report was $1.83 lower at $94.13 per cwt. The loin and rib were the only primals reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Monday at 492,000 head, with the weekly total at 942,000 head. That was 41,000 head below last week but up 55,371 head from the same week last year. 

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $85.450, up $0.975,

Apr 26 Hogs  closed at $90.175, up $0.775

May 26 Hogs  closed at $94.050, up $0.600,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information... 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
10/14/24
Expiration Date
10/16/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Oct '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,828 (-3,601)
131,406 (+8,239)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
105,852 (-3,259)
73,471 (-13,056)
Producers - Long / Short
32,213 (-3,200)
120,448 (+8,804)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,215 (-434)
7,558 (-598)
Managed Money - Long / Short
81,293 (+2,303)
21,280 (-14,850)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
24,559 (-5,562)
52,191 (+1,794)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
78.600 +7.00%
on 09/16/24
84.750 -0.77%
on 10/02/24
+5.650 (+7.20%)
since 09/13/24
3-Month
69.200 +21.53%
on 07/15/24
84.750 -0.77%
on 10/02/24
+13.950 (+19.89%)
since 07/12/24
52-Week
68.050 +23.59%
on 07/10/24
89.400 -5.93%
on 04/09/24
+0.950 (+1.14%)
since 10/13/23

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Hogs See Gains as Negotiated Trade Picks Up

Lean hog futures posted Tuesday gains of 60 to 97 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.38 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down $1.40 on December 26 at $82.44....

HEJ26 : 90.175s (+0.87%)
HEG26 : 85.450s (+1.15%)
HEK26 : 94.050s (+0.64%)
Cattle Rally on Tuesday

Live cattle futures closed with gains of $1.45 to $2.27. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. This week has been quiet so far, with the Tuesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales...

LEJ26 : 230.975s (+0.63%)
LEG26 : 230.475s (+0.66%)
LEZ25 : 231.175s (+0.99%)
GFH26 : 344.575s (+0.85%)
GFF26 : 349.550s (+0.73%)
GFJ26 : 343.425s (+0.88%)
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Cattle Rallying into Tuesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are trading with $1.52 to $2.10 gains at midday. December expires on Wednesday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. This week has been quiet so far, with the Tuesday morning...

LEJ26 : 230.975s (+0.63%)
LEG26 : 230.475s (+0.66%)
LEZ25 : 231.175s (+0.99%)
GFH26 : 344.575s (+0.85%)
GFF26 : 349.550s (+0.73%)
GFJ26 : 343.425s (+0.88%)
Hogs Posting Strength on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are trading with 55 cent to $1 gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down $1.40 on...

HEJ26 : 90.175s (+0.87%)
HEG26 : 85.450s (+1.15%)
HEK26 : 94.050s (+0.64%)
Hogs Traders Look to Tuesday Following Steady Monday

Lean hog futures saw mixed Monday action with nearby contracts within a dime of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Monday afternoon due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEJ26 : 90.175s (+0.87%)
HEG26 : 85.450s (+1.15%)
HEK26 : 94.050s (+0.64%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures were 17 to 92 cents lower on Monday. December expires on Wednesday. OI was down 879 contracts on Monday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. Feeder cattle futures slopped...

LEJ26 : 230.975s (+0.63%)
LEG26 : 230.475s (+0.66%)
LEZ25 : 231.175s (+0.99%)
GFH26 : 344.575s (+0.85%)
GFF26 : 349.550s (+0.73%)
GFJ26 : 343.425s (+0.88%)
Hogs Drift in a Quiet Session

Hogs consolidate

Cattle Fade into the Close, as Feeders Hold on for Gains

Live cattle futures were 17 to 92 cents lower on Monday. December expires on Wednesday. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. Feeder cattle futures slopped into the close, but still managed to...

LEJ26 : 230.975s (+0.63%)
LEG26 : 230.475s (+0.66%)
LEZ25 : 231.175s (+0.99%)
GFH26 : 344.575s (+0.85%)
GFF26 : 349.550s (+0.73%)
GFJ26 : 343.425s (+0.88%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 84.342
2nd Resistance Point 84.233
1st Resistance Point 84.167
Last Price 84.100s
1st Support Level 83.992
2nd Support Level 83.883
3rd Support Level 83.817

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52-Week High 89.400
Last Price 84.100s
Fibonacci 61.8% 81.244
Fibonacci 50% 78.725
Fibonacci 38.2% 76.206
52-Week Low 68.050

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