The Market The trend remains downward for soybeans and yet this week provided a bounce off the bottom. The move reflects some belief that demand is sufficient despite a weak U.S. export profile. It also ignores the fact that demand from China from all sources is lower with January-February imports hitting a five-year low. Bullish factors include USDA’s reduction in global soybean carryout, tight palm oil supplies, and good demand for soymeal and renewable diesel. Value added since last week’s close puts May soybeans up by 32.75 cents (2.8 percent) at 1184/bushel; May soymeal up by $9.10 (2.7 percent) at 341.4/ST, and May soyoil up 1.01 cents (2.2 percent) at 46.17/pound. The week also saw canola futures pushed back above...
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