Perception vs. Reality in the Trade | Cattle Call
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Boxed beef prices were higher in the early part of the week, prompting a closer look at the overall cattle market through the lens of perception versus reality. On this week's Cattle Call, Brad Kooima with Kooima Kooima Varilek discusses how external factors, from the stock market to geopolitical issues, weighed on the market last week, but the anticipated "Armageddon" didn’t materialize. Looking ahead, cattle numbers in the North are expected to continue tightening, adding further pressure to the market.
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