Archive · 4 Jul 2025
Hog Futures Drop as Cattle Rise Amidst Market Fluctuations
Pork prices went down, so the price of lean hogs also dropped.
However, cattle prices went up a little bit even though beef got cheaper.
This is because there isn't much beef available.
People were also taking a break from trading because of the upcoming holiday.
The price of August lean hogs is down, reaching the lowest point since June 3.
Also, they're planning to start bringing in more cattle from Mexico again, which will help increase the supply.
CME lean hog futures fell due to declining cash market prices.
Cattle futures rose slightly, despite lower beef values, due to tight supplies.
Trading volumes were lower than usual due to the Independence Day holiday weekend.
August lean hogs dropped to their lowest level since June 3, a second weekly decline.
Imports from Mexico are resuming, which should help bolster supplies.
- Who
- Investors and traders
- What
- CME lean hog futures fell while cattle futures posted modest gains.
- When
- July 3
- Where
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Why
- Lean hogs fell due to declining cash market prices. Cattle rose due to tight supplies.
Market Decline
Market Gains
Market Movement
Market Decline
Lean hogs fell due to lower cash market prices.
Market Gains
Cattle futures rose despite lower beef values.
- August Lean Hogs Close
- 106.100 cents per pound
- August Live Cattle Close
- 214.050 cents per pound
- August Feeder Cattle Close
- 309.500 cents per pound
- Choice Boxed Beef Cutout
- $390.77 per cwt
- Select Cutout
- $378.99 per cwt