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Lean Hogs Dec '19 (HEZ19)

60.475s -0.525 (-0.86%) 12/13/19 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Fri, Dec 13th, 2019
Day Low
60.275
Day High
60.825
Open 60.750
Previous Close 61.000 61.000
Volume 2,362 2,362
Open Interest 11,425 11,425
Stochastic %K 28.95% 28.95%
Weighted Alpha -10.28 -10.28
5-Day Change -0.650 (-1.06%) -0.650 (-1.06%)
52-Week Range 57.775 - 90.200 57.775 - 90.200
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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Look to Tuesday after Friday Losses

Lean hog futures fell back 65 cents to $2.22 on the Friday session, with Feb slipping down $1.425 on the week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $78.50 on Friday afternoon, down $1.74 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $81.19 on January 15, up 9 cents from the previous day. 

On Monday, President Trump signaled a less aggressive approach to tariffs and has delayed implementation to review current trade agreements and policies with China, Canada, and Mexico. He did throw out a February 1 start date for potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. 

Commitment of Traders data showed specs adding 6,408 contracts back to their net long position as of January 14 to a net position of 103,598 contracts.

USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value was 21 cents higher in the Friday PM report at $90.60 per cwt. The loin, hams and butt were the primals reported lower, with the rest $1.64 to $2.43 higher. Federally inspected hog slaught... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$1,650/1,500
First Notice Date
12/13/19
Expiration Date
12/13/19 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Dec '19
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 14, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
98,041 (+791)
167,241 (+4,568)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
129,741 (+3,388)
53,199 (-409)
Producers - Long / Short
22,074 (+726)
143,497 (+4,742)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,152 (+2,235)
10,929 (+1,996)
Managed Money - Long / Short
106,173 (+2,861)
7,858 (-2,594)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,568 (+527)
45,341 (+2,185)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
59.900 +0.96%
on 12/09/19
Period Open: 63.125
64.075 -5.62%
on 11/14/19
-2.650 (-4.20%)
since 11/13/19
3-Month
59.900 +0.96%
on 12/09/19
Period Open: 68.700
72.725 -16.84%
on 09/30/19
-8.225 (-11.97%)
since 09/13/19
52-Week
57.775 +4.67%
on 09/10/19
Period Open: 63.425
90.200 -32.95%
on 04/18/19
-2.950 (-4.65%)
since 12/13/18

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Lean hog futures fell back 65 cents to $2.22 on the Friday session, with Feb slipping down $1.425 on the week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $78.50 on Friday afternoon,...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 61.075
1st Resistance Point 60.775
Last Price 60.475s
1st Support Level 60.225
2nd Support Level 59.975
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 90.200
Fibonacci 61.8% 77.814
Fibonacci 50% 73.988
Fibonacci 38.2% 70.161
Last Price 60.475s
52-Week Low 57.775

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