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CME Hogs Gain Amid Weather Disruptions
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Lean hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange experienced a 3% gain due to technical factors, short covering, and weather-related disruptions in livestock transportation and slaughtering. The wholesale pork carcass cutout value eased, while cattle slaughtering decreased compared to previous weeks. The USDA's forecast for a winter storm in the Plains and eastern half of the country is expected to increase livestock stress.
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How does the fluctuation in hog futures reflect broader trends in the agricultural market?
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