Boxed beef continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains and adding a total of $9.13 over that period. The Choice cutout rose $0.43 to $364.76, while Select slipped $0.49 to $359.84, widening the spread to $4.92. Movement was moderate, with 118 loads reported.
Compared to Monday, primal values were mixed: ribs increased to $484.82 (+$4.57), chucks edged up to $345.89 (+$1.16), while rounds declined to $321.55 (–$1.32). Loins were nearly steady at $453.54 (–$0.36), briskets held at $311.83 (+$0.01), plates ticked up slightly to $248.97 (+$0.74), and flanks fell to $171.30 (–$3.25).
