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The daily read

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Today's read
The beef plate complex lost its floor: Choice plate inside skirt traded through the low end of its three week band. Beef loin is still lower, extending its run. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other.
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