The Mercosur Steer Index reported a slight increase, with the average value of steer in Brazil seeing a notable rise of 11 cents, reaching US$ 3.25 per kilo carcass due to an uptick in local prices and a slight appreciation in the exchange rate. While prices for steer also increased in Paraguay and stabilized in Uruguay, Argentina experienced a slight decrease in the average value of export steer due to a devaluation in the exchange rate, despite an increase in local prices.