# Cheeseburger Menu: mixed trends keep costs stable | DCA Market Intelligence

> The Cheeseburger Menu index fell in week 44 but was practically unchanged over October. Declining cattle prices reduced costs, while spot milk and SMP prices eased after recent gains. Onion prices stayed firm.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:09:01.929Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75846-cheeseburger-menu-mixed-trends-keep-costs-stable-dca-market-intelligence
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Lower cattle prices reduce beef input costs, while easing dairy prices point to softer milk and powder values. The overall signal is a stable cost environment with no major price shock.

## Sources

- dcamarketintelligence.com: https://www.dcamarketintelligence.com/insight/4701/cheeseburger-menu-mixed-trends-keep-costs-stable

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