Live Cattle futures fell on Mexican border uncertainty. Hog futures lower.

Live Cattle futures were lower today, with December falling to $2.24 and February dropping to $2.23, amid uncertainty surrounding the opening of the Mexican border. The market is slowly giving back some recent gains and showing increased volatility. Feeder Cattle futures also trended lower as demand appeared to be slowing, with packers being relatively quiet. January Feeder Cattle futures fell to $3.24 and March futures dropped to $3.17. Lean Hog futures were slightly lower as well, with falling pork cutout prices suggesting a bearish tone on the market. December Lean Hog futures dropped to $0.81 and February fell to $0.81. The decline across the complex follows a stalled mini-rally, with market fundamentals not supporting higher prices.