Written Commentary
MORNING LIVESTOCK FUTURES OUTLOOK
CATTLE COMPLEX
December live cattle on December 09, 2025 closed 5.29 over the 5 day average negotiated cash steer price.
Traders wondering if packers will need more cattle and pay up this week. So far, packers have been quiet.
LEAN HOG COMPLEX
The forecast for 2025 is lower pork production. Pork production is lowered on a slower rate of slaughter based on data through early December.
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