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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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The beef loin complex lost its floor: Choice loin short loin 0x1 traded through the low end of its three week band. Beef loin is still higher, extending its run. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other.
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Cuts in this read: Loin, Short Loin, 0x1 · Chuck, Shoulder Clod, Trimmed · Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap · Loin, Ball-tip, Boneless, Heavy · 1/4 Trim Butt Combo · Back Ribs 2.0#/up

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