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Lean Hogs Jun '23 (HEM23)
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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Working on Another Red Day So Far

Lean hog futures are down $0.82 to $1.87 lower through midday. For May that has the contract down a net $3.37 lower for the week. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price for Wednesday morning was $77.29, with no comparison to the day prior due to confidentiality. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down by 46 cents to $79.55 on 3/17.

Pork cutout futures are also in the red with $0.17 to $1.70 losses. ended Tuesday $0.02 to $1.20 in the red. USDA’s National Pork Carcass Cutout value was $1.02 lower in the AM report for Wednesday to $80.50. Hams were down by more than $5 cwt. USDA estimated Tuesday’s FI hog slaughter at 485,000 head for a 944k weekly running total. That is 25k head below last week’s pace but still up 2k from the same week last year. 

April 23 Hogs  are at $76.175, down $0.875,

May 23 Hogs  are at $83.200, down $1.500

April 23 Pork Cutout  is at $82.750, down $1.350,

On the date of publication, Alan Brugler did not have (either directly or indire... 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
$1,925/1,750
First Notice Date
06/14/23 (84 days)
Expiration Date
06/14/23 (84 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 14, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
81,207 (+2,299)
74,512 (+3,654)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
64,228 (+219)
69,945 (-1,526)
Producers - Long / Short
22,904 (-664)
63,835 (+2,671)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,799 (+2,333)
4,173 (+353)
Managed Money - Long / Short
51,407 (+1,431)
53,740 (-3,499)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
12,821 (-1,212)
16,205 (+1,973)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
89.050 +0.34%
on 03/22/23
104.650 -14.62%
on 02/24/23
-14.450 (-13.92%)
since 02/22/23
3-Month
89.050 +0.34%
on 03/22/23
109.775 -18.61%
on 12/27/22
-19.600 (-17.99%)
since 12/22/22
52-Week
89.050 +0.34%
on 03/22/23
109.775 -18.61%
on 12/27/22
-10.150 (-10.20%)
since 03/22/22

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Hogs Working on Another Red Day So Far

Lean hog futures are down $0.82 to $1.87 lower through midday. For May that has the contract down a net $3.37 lower for the week. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price for Wednesday morning was $77.29,...

HEJ23 : 76.075s (-1.27%)
HEM23 : 89.350s (-2.19%)
KMJ23 : 82.425 (-1.99%)
Cattle Red at Midday

Cattle futures are trading $0.25 to $0.60 lower at midday. Feeders are also in the red with $0.50 to $1.10 losses. The FCE reported 1 sale of 128 TX heifers for $163 in their Wednesday auction. Cash trade...

LEJ23 : 162.300s (-0.08%)
LEM23 : 155.900s (-0.16%)
LEQ23 : 155.975s (-0.05%)
LEY00 : 165.000s (unch)
GFH23 : 188.250s (-0.28%)
GFJ23 : 194.375s (-0.17%)
Hogs Close Near Tuesday’s Lows

Hogs posted $0.30 to $1 losses on Tuesday, with contracts near their lows for the day. April is nearing life of contract lows. USDA’s National Average Afternoon Base Hog price was $1.60 higher to $78.06....

HEJ23 : 76.075s (-1.27%)
HEM23 : 89.350s (-2.19%)
KMJ23 : 82.425 (-1.99%)
Cattle Mostly Bounced Yesterday

The front month fat cattle futures were 30 to 40 cents higher on Tuesday, but the deferred months dropped by 17 to 22 cents. Feeder cattle ended with 7 to 57 cent gains on the day. The Central Stockyards...

LEJ23 : 162.300s (-0.08%)
LEM23 : 155.900s (-0.16%)
LEQ23 : 155.975s (-0.05%)
GFH23 : 188.250s (-0.28%)
GFJ23 : 194.375s (-0.17%)
Hogs Close Near their Lows for the Day

The Tuesday hog session ended with $0.30 to $1 losses with contracts near their lows for the day. April settled at its low for the day. Only 5 sessions have closed lower since April began trading, none...

HEJ23 : 76.075s (-1.27%)
HEM23 : 89.350s (-2.19%)
KMJ23 : 82.425 (-1.99%)
Mixed Close for Cattle Market

The front month fat cattle futures were 30 to 40 cents higher on Tuesday, but the deferred months dropped by 17 to 22 cents. Feeder cattle ended with 7 to 57 cent gains on the day. The Central Stockyards...

LEJ23 : 162.300s (-0.08%)
LEM23 : 155.900s (-0.16%)
LEQ23 : 155.975s (-0.05%)
GFH23 : 188.250s (-0.28%)
GFJ23 : 194.375s (-0.17%)
Grain Markets Retreat and Cattle Markets Rally

Grain markets started the day in positive territory but reversed into the afternoon to finish deep into negative territory. Live cattle were able to stabilize and lean hogs continued to make new lows....

Livestock Report

Hogs consolidate

HE #F: Lean Hogs Reacting Higher from Blue Box Area

Lean Hogs is a livestock commodity within the agriculture asset class, along with live cattle, feeder cattle and pork cutouts. One can trade Lean Hogs futures at Chicago Mercantile Exchange in contracts...

Shootin' the Bull about sluggish cattle trading

Traders tried to push futures higher, but couldn't quite get all the months to stay plus on the day.  Boxes are on the verge of trading back under the $280.00 level.  This price is approximately $25.00...

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 93.458
2nd Resistance Point 92.517
1st Resistance Point 90.933
Last Price 89.350s
1st Support Level 88.408
2nd Support Level 87.467
3rd Support Level 85.883

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52-Week High 109.775
Fibonacci 61.8% 101.858
Fibonacci 50% 99.413
Fibonacci 38.2% 96.967
Last Price 89.350s
52-Week Low 89.050

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