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US soybean prices tumble as Chinese imports dry up

China cancels a batch of US soybean orders, raising fears that it is switching to Brazilian supplies and sending Chicago prices down 3%

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With global supplies huge, there are reasons to remain pessimistic about wheat prices. But London isn't the place to make that bet. By Mike Verdin		 Featured market report US soybean prices tumble as Chinese imports dry up
China cancels a batch of US soybean orders, raising fears that it is switching to Brazilian supplies and sending Chicago prices down 3%
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