
I concluded my Q3 2025 Barchart report on the cattle and hog futures markets with the following:
The forward curves for beef and pork futures highlight the expectations for continued tightness and high prices during the 2026 peak grilling season. Any significant correction in the deferred contracts over the coming weeks and months could be a buying opportunity for the peak season in 2026.
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