DTN Early Word Opening Livestock 01/05 06:06
5 Jan 2016
DTN Early Word Opening Livestock 01/05 06:06 Look for Cattle Futures to Open Moderately Higher Live and feeder contracts should begin with moderate gains, supported by spillover buying and strongly appreciating carcass value, On the other hand, lean hog futures are expected to open on a mixed basis with nearbys losing ground to deferreds. By John Harrington DTN Livestock Analyst Cattle: Cash Higher Futures 25-50 HR Live Equiv $145.91 + $3.34* Hogs: Cash Steady-$1 HR Futures Mixed Lean Equiv $73.81 + .90** * based on formula estimating live cattle equivalent of gross packer revenue ** based on formula estimating lean hog equivalent of gross packer revenue GENERAL COMMENTS: Tuesday is typically a yawner in the cash cattle market, and the first one of 2016 should be no exception. Our guess is that asking prices will start out around $138 to $140 in the South and $215 to $220 in the North. Significant trade volume will probably be delayed until Thursday or Friday. Live and feeder contracts are likely to open moderately higher, supported by follow-through buying and ?he ongoing rally in the wholesale beef trade.