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Lean hog futures saw mixed movement Monday, with most contracts rising 10 to 75 cents while February contracts dropped $1.125 to close at $79.65, reflecting volatile short-term market sentiment. The national average base hog price edged up 6 cents to $79.65, but the CME Lean Hog Index fell 87 cents to $83.12, signaling divergence between cash and futures markets. Managed money funds reduced their net long positions by 13,044 contracts to 108,941 as of December 31, suggesting profit-taking or reduced bullish bets ahead of Tuesday’s trade. USDA pork cutout values declined $1.71 to $87.83 per cwt, though belly primal prices surged $5.81, highlighting uneven demand across pork products. Federally inspected hog slaughter dropped to 447,000 head, down 54,000 from the prior week and 21,922 below year-ago levels, pointing to potential supply constraints.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Hogs Look to Tuesday Trade January 07, 2025 — 11:35 am EST Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Lean hog futures were up a dime to 75 cents across most contracts on Monday as Feb was down $1.125. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.65 on Monday afternoon, which was up 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $83.12 on January 2, down 87 cents from the previous day. Managed money spec funds were trimming 13,044 contracts from their large net long in lean hog futures and options as of 12/31 to 108,941 contracts. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was back down $1.71 in the Monday PM report at $87.83 per cwt. The belly was the only primal reported higher, up $5.81. Federally inspected hog slaughter on Monday was estimated at 447,000 head. That was down 54,000 head from last Monday and 21,922 head below the same Monday last year. Feb 25 Hogs closed at $79.650, down $1.125,Apr 25 Hogs closed at $85.875, up $0.100May 25 Hogs closed at $90.700, up $0.125, 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 please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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