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Five Forecasts, One Market: How We See Around Corners
Markets are complex, and no single model can capture that complexity perfectly. A forecast based on historical patterns might miss a fundamental shift. A model built on …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | July 2026
Continued Divergence Across the Protein Complex The July DecisionNext Finished Goods Index shows a widening divide across beef, pork, and poultry. Cheeseburger costs …
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Diving into the 50s Trim Market Ahead of Summer
Key Insights Despite historically elevated prices, current forecasts point toward a relatively flat-to-lower 50% lean trim market through the summer. The 50s market …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | May 2026
Protein Inflation Is Diverging Ahead of Summer As summer grilling season approaches, the DecisionNext Finished Goods Index is showing a growing divide across the protein …
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DON Smallgoods Selects DecisionNext to Enhance Procurement Timing and Risk Management Across Pork Markets
DON Smallgoods leverages DecisionNext to improve buy timing, manage risk, and drive more consistent procurement outcomes. SAN FRANCISCO, California – May 15, 2026 – …
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Reshaping Seasonality
Retailers Are Rewriting the Summer Beef Playbook Key Insights For the week ending May 3, 2026, chuck rolls were priced at $483.70/cwt, up 27.7% from the comparable …
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Outside Skirt Forecasts Diverge at Record High Prices
Outside skirt prices have surged to all-time highs, but DecisionNext models are sharply divided on whether the rally can continue through the second half of the year. …
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Fresh 50s Forecasts Challenge Seasonal Expectations
Fresh 50s forecasts are signaling downside risk despite historically tight cattle supplies. Here’s how analysts can evaluate whether a counterintuitive forecast deserves …
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Cattle vs. Carcass: Why You Need Multiple Forecasts to Make Decisions in the Beef Market
Introduction When two time-tested forecast models point in different directions, it is tempting to assume that one of them must be wrong. In practice, that gap between …
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods Index Report | April 2026
Key Insights Broad based firming continues into spring for Cheeseburger and Hot Dog Chicken breast was the biggest mover this month The Chicken Sandwich is forecasted to …
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