Retail keeping chucks clean but this will stop soon. Lower pricing should be the norm as we head into December making this holiday a better opportunity for veal to get on the menu. This will influence packer cutout values and possibly further reduce their throughput. The spread between Choice and Select has narrowed over the last two weeks. Middle meats are more unsettled.
Supplies are adequate.
Seasonality and reduced Packer hours are holding the market somewhat in check. Peeled Tenderloins have firmed up. Briskets and Knuckles are active. Inside Rounds lost ground. Packers have a goodly amount of product committed in November.