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Soybean sales during the week ended April 24 rose 55% on the week despite the seasonal lull amid fresh South American supplies. Wheat sales were also up noticeably, while corn sales slid 12% week-over-week.
Traders await weekly export sales data later this morning.
Sharp weekly declines in soybean, wheat basis on rollover to the July contracts.
U.S. economy contracts in Q1, inflation eases in March.
Economists fear President Trump’s trade/tariff stance could push ag into a deeper recession.
GOP budget reconciliation plans remain in flux.