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Hogs Fall Back on Wednesday

Lean hog futures posted midweek losses of $1 to $1.67 across most contracts, with some deferreds steady to 42 cents lower. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $86.28 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.46 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 42 cents on...

Barchart · Jan 28

Hogs Falling Back on Wednesday

Lean hog futures are posting $1.30 to $1.90 losses at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 42 cents on Jan 26 at $84.43. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday AM report was 57 cents...

Barchart · Jan 28

Hogs Post Gains on Tuesday

Lean hog futures closed with 10 to 75 cent gains on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $84.82 on Tuesday afternoon, up $1.57 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 39 cents on Jan 22 at $84.01. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value...

Barchart · Jan 27

Hogs Slipping Lower at Midday

Lean hog futures are trading with 5 to 30 cent midday losses on Friday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $80.86 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 67 cents on Jan 21 at $83.07. Export Sales data showed 33,249 MT of pork sold...

Barchart · Jan 23

Hogs Look to Friday Trade

Lean hog futures settled Thursday with contracts 50 to 75 cents higher on the session and reaching new contract highs. Open interest rose 4,217 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.09 on Thursday afternoon, down $2.04 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

Barchart · Jan 23

Hogs Popping Higher on Thursday

Lean hog futures are up 20 to 70 cents across the front months on Thursday, with some contracts heading to contract highs. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Thursday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 37 cents on Jan 20...

Barchart · Jan 22

Hogs Look to Thursday Trade, as Cash Strength Opens Up

Lean hog futures closed firm to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. Open interest suggested new buying, up 3,770 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday afternoon, up $4.94 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 27...

Barchart · Jan 22

Hog Bulls Push Back Higher on Wednesday

Lean hog futures closed steady to 45 cents higher in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.13 on Wednesday afternoon, up $4.94 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 27 cents on Jan 19 at $82.03. USDA’s pork...

Barchart · Jan 21

Hogs Holding Steady at Midday

Lean hog futures are steady to 15 cents lower in the front months on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported this morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 27 cents on Jan 19 at $82.03. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday AM report...

Barchart · Jan 21

Hog Traders Look to Wednesday Trade After Mixed Tuesday Action

Lean hog futures settled Tuesday with mixed trade, as front months were a tick to 42 cents lower with some deferreds higher. Preliminary open interest was up 7,867 contracts on Tuesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $80.19 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...

Barchart · Jan 21