# Hogs Make New Low for Down Move,By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc. September 29th 2026 - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

> December lean hogs settled near their session low of $68.40 on September 29, a new low for the recent downtrend. Weak cutout values are pressuring cash prices, and funds have built a record short position. Analyst commentary notes that weak pork demand is drawing consumers toward beef and chicken.

- Date: 2026-09-29 · published 2026-09-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17610-hogs-make-new-low-for-down-move-by-ben-dicostanzo-senior-market-strategist
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent weakness in pork cutouts and cash hogs points to lower returns for hog producers and reduced appetite for hog feed. A short-covering rally is possible if the cutout recovers.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- swineweb.com: https://swineweb.com/hogs-make-new-low-for-down-moveby-ben-dicostanzo-senior-market-strategist-walsh-trading-inc-september-29th-2026/

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