DTN Closing Livestock Comment 11/07 16:07
7 Nov 2019
DTN Closing Livestock Comment 11/07 16:07 Spot Contracts Iffy, 2020 Livestock Contracts Close Higher Spot markets traded slightly lower to steady while the early 2020 contracts closed strong in all livestock markets. By ShayLe Stewart DTN Livestock Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: Livestock markets had a successful day securing gains in the early 2020 contracts. Hog prices are lower on the National Direct Afternoon Hog Report, down $0.23 with a weighted average of $45.21. December corn is down 3 1/2 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $6.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 182.24 points and NASDAQ is up 23.89 points.