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Grain and soy futures pulled back from Monday’s strong gains overnight, with soybeans and soyoil facing the heaviest pressure.
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Grain futures are expected to open with a firmer tone after gains overnight. Key will be whether overnight price strength is maintained during daytime trade.
Soybeans firmed to near their weekly highs overnight, while corn and wheat recouped some of their declines from the three previous days.
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