CME Group & United States — United States Department of Agriculture

CME Group: The CME Group operates the exchange where lean hog futures are traded. The CME Lean Hog Index provided a benchmark for cash prices, and its movements were reflected in futures trading.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The USDA provided key data on hog prices, pork cutout values, and slaughter estimates, which directly influenced market movements. Their reports were closely watched by traders and contributed to price volatility.

CME Group: CME Group's Lean Hog Index provides a benchmark for the physical hog market, and its fluctuations are closely watched by traders of Lean hog futures.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture provides key data on national base hog prices, pork carcass cutout values, and federally inspected hog slaughter, which are crucial for market participants to assess supply and demand dynamics affecting Lean hog futures.

CME Group: CME Group hosts trading of live and feeder cattle futures, which saw price declines.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: USDA reported pasture ratings, weekly export sales, and cattle slaughter estimates, providing market data.

CME Group: CME Group scheduled to debut beef trim futures.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: USDA reports (weather, WASDE, export sales) influenced market sentiment; confirmed soybean sale to China.

CME Group: CME Group's Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer sentiment declined in May due to high input costs.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: Data from the United States — United States Department of Agriculture shows that fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides account for a significant portion of farmers' total production expenses.

CME Group: Data used for Fed rate expectations.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: Confirmed screwworm fly reached Texas.