There’s a light direct cash battle trade developing in the South.  Live deals are marked at $178, $2 to $3 lower than the previous week’s weighted averages.  Bids in the North are at $178 live and $282 dressed.  Asking prices are firm at $180 to $182 live in the South and $285-plus dressed in the North.  There was a light trade that took place in the North on Wednesday at $282 to $285, mostly $282, $4 below the prior week’s weighted averages.  More business will likely take place before the end of the day Friday.

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