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Pig outlook: lean hog bulls are now fading

US hog futures hit a five-week low as major meat companies warn of inflating meat prices.

13 August 2021

7 minute read

By: Jim Wyckoff

Graph showing the trading trajectory of October lean hog futures — Bears gain momentum to suggest a bit more downside pressure, but strong support at the June low is likely to stop any further declines.
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Two blue binders with the words "import" and "export" printed on them — US pork sales are declining

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