Negative Price Pressure Building, Cow Hides Trade Lower

Category: Hide & Leather

Negative Price Pressure Building, Cow Hides Trade Lower

Trading was lower on a number of cow selections today. Sources reported that bids for new sales continue to come in a lower than-last traded levels. A handful of sellers appear to be well sold and haven't had to take the lower bids, but those needing to move material have crossed the spread and moved material at lower prices today. 

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