Some short supply after the light production week. Prices on all middle meat should continue to be steady along with Top rounds. Prices through the Christmas holiday should continue to be about where they are now. But after last year look for distributors to be somewhat hesitant about carrying extra inventory. Plan accordingly for special cuts.
Supply side driven, the market continues to be firm.
Especially the Rib cut complex, particularly Export Ribs, and Heavy Tenderloins. Look for this market to sustain itself for the next two to three of weeks. But this has made some great buying opportunity for all cuts especially top rounds and chop ready racks. Look for some firmness on pricing as packers slow their production to adjust to slowing sales and Thanksgiving weeks holiday. The result, as forecasted, is that seasonal markets such as the Tenderloin and Ribeye have significantly reacted.