The daily read

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Latest read
17 cuts are trading 12% or more under the five-year norm for this week, down from 20 two weeks ago. Thinning, 3 fewer than yesterday. Pork boneless cc strap-on broke below its three week range. It has averaged a lower price four weeks after this week of the year, over the last 5 years. That is history, not a forecast. Ss smoker trim picnic vacuum packed has closed higher four days in a row.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Chuck, Shoulder Clod, Trmd · Chuck, Flap · Bnls Cc Strap-on · Chemical Lean, Fresh 90% · Chemical Lean, Fresh 85% · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Pc Vac

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