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Hog futures remain under pressure as traders continue to battle the uncertainty of tariff implications and economic concerns for both short and longer-term buying decisions. Spot month April contracts are holding very narrow losses at midday, although summer contracts are trading with triple-digit losses as concerns of moving further lower keep buyers on the sidelines. May through July futures have dipped below the 40-day moving average during morning trade, and a close below this threshold could spark additional liquidation in the near future.
Cash hog prices on the National morning report are higher, the morning cutout value is lower.
The Canadian Dollar is trading higher against the US dollar at midday.
For the week ending Apr 4, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.28/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.37/kg dressed, and the BP4 price is $2.24/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange