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DTN Closing Livestock Comment 08/16 15:52

16 Aug 2024
DTN Closing Livestock Comment 08/16 15:52 Friday's Trade Pushes the Livestock Complex Lower It was a grueling day as all three of the livestock markets closed lower as market confidence remains low. ShayLe Stewart DTN Livestock Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: It was a tough day for the livestock complex as the market ended on a bitter note by Friday's end with all three markets closing lower. Heading into Monday, traders hope that fundamental demand will be strong and that slowly market confidence can be rebuilt. December corn is down 4 1/2 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is down $5.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 96.70 points.