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DTN Closing Livestock Comment 11/08 16:15

8 Nov 2022
DTN Closing Livestock Comment 11/08 16:15 December Live Cattle Close Steady and Above Resistance Heading into Wednesday's market, the WASDE report could influence the contracts. ShayLe Stewart DTN Livestock Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as, by Tuesday's end, the markets had closed mostly lower, but some key wins were made along the way. Wednesday's WASDE report will likely help the contracts trade higher if strong demand is expected in late 2022. Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, up $2.45 with a weighted average of $87.22 on 11,417 head. December corn is down 8 1/4 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $0.30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 333.83 points.