General Comments Lacking much in the way of fresh fundamental input, grain and soy markets allowed themselves to be influenced by a few positives from the outside. First, there was China announcing that its GDP grew at the rate of 8.9 percent during the 4th quarter.  Although that is relatively low growth by the standards of the last several years, it is nonetheless slightly higher than expected. What it really seems to be is a signal that China's economic slowdown is a rather mild one and well under control – so far.  With the Lunar New Year coming next week, the government is unlikely to make any major moves until later, but some analysts think China will relax bank reserve requirements and possibly lower interest rates to...

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