Lean hog futures climbed at Chicago Mercantile Exchange on Thursday as the market rebounded from recent losses amid short covering and hopes that cash prices may have reached a bottom, analysts said.
Live cattle futures have bounced a bit after sinking last week to a 14-month low
"I think we're still trying to hunt for a bottom": analyst
CME lean hogs hit lowest price since Nov. 28 contract low
Despite small U.S. herd, placement into feedlots have been above last year's levels
CME lean hog futures followed cattle contracts lower
Chicago lean hogs continue higher
Chicago lean hog futures also firm
Short covering also lifts CME hogs
February hogs touch contract low
Chicago February hogs set contract low