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Cattle Futures Surge Amid Mixed Livestock and Grain Markets

7/5/2025

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Cattle futures increased on Thursday, buoyed by stronger cash trade, with Northern prices reaching $230-$232.
Lean hog futures fell as pork cutouts decreased and export figures disappointed.
Grain markets gained traction, fueled by trade news and speculation regarding a potential deal with China.
Corn settled at $4.37, soybeans at $10.49, while wheat prices experienced a decline.
Livestock markets showed mixed results, with live cattle up $1.60 and lean hogs down $1.80.

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Story summary

Cattle futures increased on Thursday, buoyed by stronger cash trade, with Northern prices reaching $230-$232.
Lean hog futures fell as pork cutouts decreased and export figures disappointed.
Grain markets gained traction, fueled by trade news and speculation regarding a potential deal with China.
Corn settled at $4.37, soybeans at $10.49, while wheat prices experienced a decline.
Livestock markets showed mixed results, with live cattle up $1.60 and lean hogs down $1.80.