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The US is importing record amounts of beef while exporting less, after ranchers reduced the cattle herd to its lowest level in decades. Higher domestic prices have pushed companies toward cheaper imported beef and discouraged buyers such as China, Japan and Egypt.
A shrinking herd keeps US beef supply tight and prices high, supporting cattle prices while pressuring meat packer margins. Reduced export demand adds to domestic supply tightness.
reuters.comTom PolansekNov 10, 2023After 78 past bullish trade events, LCATTLE moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.2%), and +0.5% over 20.
After 47 past bullish trade events, FCATTLE moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
