
CME live and feeder cattle futures were mostly lower on Friday ahead of USDA Cattle on Feed and Inventory reports, which initially looked bearish. Direct cash cattle trade was light, with Nebraska cash near $180, and hot weather dampened feeder demand.
Pre-report position squaring and expected bearish USDA data are pushing cattle futures lower, while firm corn adds cost pressure. Routine market commentary with no new fundamental shock.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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