# December hogs fall 9.1% in a week as funds add to net short

> December 2026 lean hog futures fell 9.09% for the week to 53.525 cents per pound on November 6, while later contracts remained at a premium. Managed money’s combined futures-and-options net short increased by 3,383 contracts to 50,492 as of November 3.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-08T15:07:37.602Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/87636-december-hogs-fall-9-1-in-a-week-as-funds-add-to-net-short
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Falling nearby futures and increased bearish fund positioning weigh on hog prices, despite the deferred-contract premium signaling expectations of firmer prices later.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- fxnews.ai: https://fxnews.ai/news/december-lean-hogs-weekly-fall-fund-short-november-2026/

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