Why egg prices are surging — but chicken prices are falling: It’s an ‘act of God’ event, says trade strategist

The price of eggs and chickens moved in opposite directions in October. Bird flu is a big reason why.

That opposite movement may seem counterintuitive. It’s largely attributable to one of the worst-ever outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., which has killed a large share of egg-laying birds but not those raised for meat consumption.

Source: Why egg prices are surging — but chicken prices are falling: It’s an ‘act of God’ event, says trade strategist

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