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Lean Hog Futures Decline Amid Mixed USDA Reports

Lean Hog Futures saw losses on Tuesday, reflecting market pressures. USDA's report indicates slight production declines for 2025, which may affect stock prices of related companies.

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Lean Hog Futures Performance
Lean hog futures experienced notable losses on Tuesday, with declines ranging from 45 cents to $1.75, particularly impacting the nearby contracts. This downward movement serves as an indicator of market sentiment and could influence investor confidence.

USDA Price Reports
The USDA reported a national average base hog negotiated price at $90.98, which is an increase of $2.08 from the previous day. However, the CME Lean Hog Index decreased by 29 cents, closing at $89.71. This mixed price action could lead to volatility in stock values for companies reliant on hog production.

Production Forecasts
The USDA's WASDE report projected pork production for 2025 at 28.425 billion lbs, indicating a decrease of 105 million lbs compared to last month. This reduction in production outputs suggests potential supply constraints, which could lead to higher prices in the future, impacting profit margins of related companies.

Market Dynamics
USDA's FOB plant pork cutout price was reported at $97.58, 64 cents lower than previously, highlighting fluctuations in cutout values. Furthermore, the estimated federally inspected hog slaughter was reported at 489,000 head, bringing the weekly total to 976,000 head, which is higher than the previous week and last year’s figures by 10,000 and 36,706 heads respectively. These slaughter figures suggest robust demand and market activity.

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