Market Activity & Analysis

The hide market was relatively quiet last week, trading from steady to a dollar lower for most selections. The Italian tanners are gearing up for their August holiday and buyers are still cautious out of Asia. Heavy Native Steers traded as high as $76.50 but most traded closer to $74 to $75. Butt Branded Steers also topped at $75 with some trading from $72 to $73. A few people noted the cow market seemed to have bottomed with a good number of…