Hogs Closed Lower
By Pro Farmer - Wed 06 Feb 2013 15:58:32 CT
Related Keywords: Agriculture

Lean hog futures sank into the close to finish $1.25 to $1.65 lower. The low-range close will give bears momentum tomorrow morning. Yesterday's sharp drop in pork cutout values weighed on lean hog futures today as it raises concerns about pork demand and packers' profit margins. Packers responded to deep-in-the-red margins by trimming cash bids and daily kill requirements.
 


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