
FarmWeek reports that coronavirus-driven closures and cancellations clouded the March USDA Cattle on Feed report. Analyst Rich Nelson said wholesale beef rebounded over $40 as consumers stockpiled, but that gain had not carried into cash cattle.
He expects tight fourth-quarter supply.
A wholesale beef rebound that does not reach cash cattle creates a margin squeeze for packers and uncertainty for feeders. Tighter supply later in the year could support fed cattle prices.
Après 78 événements rapport neutre passés, Bovins vivants a varié en médiane de +0,2 % sur 5 séances (54 % de hausses ; moitié centrale de -1,0 % à +1,0 %), et de +0,7 % sur 20.
Après 44 événements rapport neutre passés, Bovins d'engraissement a varié en médiane de +0,3 % sur 5 séances (59 % de hausses ; moitié centrale de -0,9 % à +1,0 %), et de +0,5 % sur 20.
Variations du benchmark de chaque matière depuis la dernière clôture avant l'événement. Les lectures historiques regroupent les événements passés de même nature ; elles décrivent ce qui s'est passé, pas ce qui arrivera. Ceci n'est pas un conseil en investissement.
Wholesale beef rebounded over $40 on stockpiling and the Cattle on Feed report came in with some support, underpinning futures gains despite confusion.
Wholesale beef rebounded over $40 on consumer stockpiling and the Cattle on Feed report with tight Q4 supply expectations supported futures.
Wholesale beef rebounded over $40 on consumer stockpiling and the Cattle on Feed report was seen as supportive with tight Q4 supply, which underpinned futures buying.