Hogs Falling Back on Monday

Lean hog futures are down 310 cents to $1.52 at midday, reflecting a weaker tone in the hog market. USDA’s national base hog price rose to $96.01, up $1.83 from the prior day, while the CME Lean Hog Index edged higher by 9 cents to $92.60 on June 4. The update is largely market-specific and looks more like a modest price/positioning move than a broad macro catalyst.

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Lean hog futures are down 310 cents to $1.52 at midday, reflecting a weaker tone in the hog market. USDA’s national base hog price rose to $96.01, up $1.83 from the prior day, while the CME Lean Hog Index edged higher by 9 cents to $92.60 on June 4. The update is largely market-specific and looks more like a modest price/positioning move than a broad macro catalyst.