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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Beef chuck took out the bottom of its range, led by Choice chuck short rib. Beef loin is still higher, extending its run. History leans lower from here: across the last 4 years, the four weeks after this calendar spot averaged a softer beef chuck print. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other.
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Cuts in this read: Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap · Chuck, Short Rib · St Louis Spareribs, Poly, Frozen · Brisket Bones, Full Cut, 30#, Frozen · Plate, Inside Skirt · Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tip, Peeled

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