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Lean Hogs Oct '17 (HEV17)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Rallying on Friday

Lean hogs are posting a midday rally, with contracts up $1.30 to $2.02. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $1.80 in the Friday morning report at $88.69. The CME Lean Hog Index was another dime higher at $91.46 on April 17. 

China’s ministry of ag reported the country’s sow herd at 39.92 million head on March 31, a drop of 7.3% from last year. The overall hog herd inventory was 408.5 million head, down 5.2% from last year.

USDA’s National Pork Carcass Cutout Value was another $1.06 in the Friday AM report, at $101.02. The rib primal was the only reported lower, with the belly leading the charge higher, up $2.23. USDA estimated Thursday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 486,000 head, bringing the weekly total to 1.94 million head. That is 28,000 head above last week and a 35,849 head increase from the same week last year. 

May 24 Hogs  are at $96.100, up $1.375,

Jun 24 Hogs  are at $104.450, up $1.750

Jul 24 Hogs  is at $106.0... 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
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
10/13/17
Expiration Date
10/13/17 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Oct '17
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 9, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,697 (+6,344)
148,652 (+13,937)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
128,394 (+21,555)
76,179 (+12,475)
Producers - Long / Short
26,056 (+4,311)
131,831 (+13,468)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
73,031 (+2,323)
11,211 (+759)
Managed Money - Long / Short
102,773 (+19,058)
9,669 (+1,126)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
25,621 (+2,497)
66,510 (+11,349)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
54.925 +9.97%
on 09/27/17
61.750 -2.19%
on 10/05/17
+0.825 (+1.38%)
since 09/13/17
3-Month
54.925 +9.97%
on 09/27/17
71.325 -15.32%
on 08/16/17
-8.925 (-12.87%)
since 07/13/17
52-Week
54.925 +9.97%
on 09/27/17
72.250 -16.40%
on 07/05/17
-2.000 (-3.21%)
since 10/13/16

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Hogs Rallying on Friday

Lean hogs are posting a midday rally, with contracts up $1.30 to $2.02. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down $1.80 in the Friday morning report at $88.69. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEK24 : 96.225s (+1.58%)
HEM24 : 104.825s (+2.07%)
HEN24 : 106.475s (+2.04%)
Cattle Squaring Up Ahead of CoF Data

Live cattle traders are squaring their positions ahead of this afternoons Cattle on Feed report with contracts anywhere form 25 cents higher to 55 cents lower. Cash action has been quiet so far this week,...

LEJ24 : 181.475s (+0.17%)
LEM24 : 175.675s (+0.17%)
LEQ24 : 173.550s (+0.01%)
GFJ24 : 241.325s (-0.11%)
GFK24 : 242.000s (-0.23%)
GFQ24 : 253.500s (-0.31%)
Hogs Ready to Round Out the Week

Lean hogs posted mostly weaker action on Thursday, as contracts were down anywhere from a tick to 42 cents with the exception to July, up a nickel. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was...

HEK24 : 96.225s (+1.58%)
HEM24 : 104.825s (+2.07%)
HEN24 : 106.475s (+2.04%)
Cattle Traders Getting Prepped for CoF Data

Live cattle posted some strength on Thursday, with contracts up anywhere from a nickel to $1.05. Cash action has been quiet so far this week. There have still been no deliveries against April futures....

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Cattle Head Higher into the Close

Live cattle posted some strength on Thursday, with contracts up anywhere from a nickel to $1.05. Cash action has been quiet so far this week. There have still been no deliveries against April futures....

LEJ24 : 181.475s (+0.17%)
LEM24 : 175.675s (+0.17%)
LEQ24 : 173.550s (+0.01%)
GFJ24 : 241.325s (-0.11%)
GFK24 : 242.000s (-0.23%)
GFQ24 : 253.500s (-0.31%)
Hogs Leak Lower on Thursday

Lean hogs posted mostly weaker action on Thursday, as contracts were down anywhere from a tick to 42 cents with the exception to July, up a nickel. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was...

HEK24 : 96.225s (+1.58%)
HEM24 : 104.825s (+2.07%)
HEN24 : 106.475s (+2.04%)
Shootin' the Bull about changes taking place

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Cattle Mixed but Mostly Higher on Thursday

Live cattle futures are mixed at midday, with the front months down 12 to 25 cents and other contracts 7 to 62 cents higher. Cash action has been quiet so far this week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle...

LEJ24 : 181.475s (+0.17%)
LEM24 : 175.675s (+0.17%)
LEQ24 : 173.550s (+0.01%)
GFJ24 : 241.325s (-0.11%)
GFK24 : 242.000s (-0.23%)
GFQ24 : 253.500s (-0.31%)
Hogs Feeling Heavy on Thursday

Hogs are trading 40 cents to $1 lower across most contracts on Thursday’s session. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was $2.04 at $90.49 in the Thursday morning report. The CME Lean...

HEK24 : 96.225s (+1.58%)
HEM24 : 104.825s (+2.07%)
HEN24 : 106.475s (+2.04%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 61.267
1st Resistance Point 60.833
Last Price 60.400s
1st Support Level 60.108
2nd Support Level 59.817
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 72.250
Fibonacci 61.8% 65.632
Fibonacci 50% 63.588
Fibonacci 38.2% 61.543
Last Price 60.400s
52-Week Low 54.925

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