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Lean hog futures rallied during the week of November 18 despite weakening cash hog fundamentals. The CME lean hog index fell to $88.22, its lowest since February 9, and the pork cutout dropped to $93.63.
Weekly USDA export sales were also reported.
Seasonal cash weakness is expected, but tighter slaughter and pork output may bring earlier seasonal lows, supporting hog futures in the near term.
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