Soybeans posted a back and forth trade on Tuesday, but managed to close on the weaker side, down 2 to 4 cents across the front months as traders were selling the fact on the Chinese purchases. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 cents lower at $10.80 3/4. Soymeal futures were back down $3.30 to $5 at the close, with Soy Oil futures 93 to 103 points higher.
USDA reported a total of 792,000 MT of soybeans sold to China via their daily announcement system this morning. Wire had reports indicated at least 14 cargoes (~840,000 MT) were purchased by China on Monday, with some pushing that number towards 20 cargoes (1.2 MMT).
