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
American pork producers have been losing money as pig prices, consumer demand bump against high costs
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