CBOT Soybeans Reach Three-Year Highs on Strong Export Demand
Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) reached their highest levels in three years on Thursday, driven by strong export demand and a rally in crude oil.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported flash sales of 272,000 tonnes of soybeans to China and an additional 206,500 tonnes to unknown destinations, contributing to the gains.
Average trade guesses suggest small cuts to yields and production from the August forecast ahead of Friday's monthly USDA supply/demand estimates.