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Market Commentary

Overnight trade was quiet as expected with traders looking to reduce risk and position in preparation for tomorrow’s mid-session WASDE release. Wheat and soybeans were lower overnight, but corn held on to small gains. Dalian soy complex and corn futures were once again quite strong, while Euronext Paris wheat declined again with the December milling wheat contract dropping 2.25 euros to close at 213.00 euros. Trade during the day session was also quiet, and volume was modest. The feature was funds’ across-the-board selling, apparently an effort to reduce risk exposure ahead of the report. Soybeans ended down around 6 cents, and corn slipped about 2 cents lower. Meanwhile, winter wheat contracts dropped 4.25-6.5 cents, but MGEX H...

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