Why Smart Capital Is Betting Big on Lean HogsLean Hog futures on the CME recently surged to fresh multi-month highs. Investors increasingly view swine markets as an essential macro asset class. Beef prices face extreme inflation and shrinking cattle herds. Consequently, institutional traders now pivot aggressively toward lean hogs. Swine produ
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Short Bias Active Since May, Early Signs of a Bullish ShiftOn Lean Hogs October 2026, price action is currently sitting in a potential bullish reversal zone after the strong decline seen in recent weeks. Using Nova Flow Free on the 1H timeframe, the short bias has been active since May 20, and price has remained in a consolidation phase for roughly two week
Hogs 112 resistance 224 next major resistanceSharing this chart so people can see my long term analysis on hogs. 112 is current resistance but as this trend squeezes prices higher eventually this is going to break to the upside and 224 is the high target for a great short opportunity. Until then I would highly recommend alerts on the trend lin
Lean Hogs has probably finished bear marketLean hogs has hopefully finished bear market.
A potential triangle on the right side could indicate that this move may terminate soon. My primary target for hogs is ~180.
On the left side is an ABC zigzag, which can also be a final pattern.
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/HE HE1! Macro Analysis: Lean Hogs Futures (HEM2025)🐖 Supply & Demand Dynamics
Production Trends: The USDA forecasts 2025 U.S. pork production at 28.5 billion pounds, a 2.7% increase from 2024, driven by higher slaughter levels and improved litter rates .
Export Outlook: Pork exports are projected to rise by 3% to 7.3 billion pounds in 2025, with st
Long Lean Hog Futures as Slaughter Rates DeclineThe lean hog market consistently demonstrates a seasonal price increase from November to April, primarily driven by reduced slaughter rates following the peak summer grilling season. This seasonal supply shortage occurs because fewer hogs are brought to market during the winter months. Since 2016, t
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The nearest expiration date for Lean Hog Futures (Feb 2017) is Feb 14, 2017.
Traders prefer to sell futures contracts when they've already made money on the investment, but still have plenty of time left before the expiration date. Thus, many consider it a good option to sell Lean Hog Futures (Feb 2017) before Feb 14, 2017.









