
Hog futures fell to their lowest levels in more than 15 years after USDA data showed a record 77.6 million hogs as of March 1. April lean hog futures closed at 40.225 cents per pound, the lowest since 2002 for a spot contract.
Analysts doubt consumer demand will absorb the large herd.
A record breeding herd combined with weaker demand from the pandemic creates a large supply overhang that pressures hog prices. Feed buyers may see reduced hog-related feed demand going forward.
Setelah 159 peristiwa laporan bearish sebelumnya, Babi Hidup (Lean Hogs) bergerak median -0,2% selama 5 sesi (47% lebih tinggi; separuh tengah -2,2% sampai +1,3%), dan +1,0% selama 20 sesi.
Pergerakan benchmark setiap komoditas dari penutupan terakhir sebelum peristiwa. Pembacaan historis menggabungkan peristiwa serupa di masa lalu; itu menggambarkan apa yang terjadi, bukan apa yang akan terjadi. Bukan nasihat investasi.