
Retail egg prices have risen about 28% over the past year, with a dozen large Grade A eggs averaging $3.20 in August according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rise follows large bird flu outbreaks at Colorado chicken farms in July, and demand is also increasing ahead of the holiday baking season.
Reduced laying-hen supply from HPAI combined with higher consumer demand keeps egg prices elevated, and holiday baking demand could push them higher still. Feed buyers may see weaker layer flock sizes and lower demand for layer feed as producers depopulate birds.
Tras 145 eventos neutral de enfermedad pasados, Maíz se movió una mediana de +0,4 % en 5 sesiones (58% al alza; mitad central entre -1,2 % y +1,7 %), y +0,0 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.