Cattle and feeder-cattle futures made fresh lows for the move as cash cattle prices fell sharply. A market analyst cited large cattle weights, seasonal supplies needing to be cleared, and packers gaining leverage; lower cash prices were also reported in both northern and southern markets.
Weak cash bids and abundant market-ready cattle put pressure on live- and feeder-cattle prices. The lower livestock and grain futures mentioned in the report indicate a broadly softer market, but no new supply shock is identified.
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Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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