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Soybean
An agricultural commodity widely traded on futures exchanges such as the Chicago Board of Trade. Soybean prices are influenced by weather conditions, global demand, trade policies, and the U.S. dollar.
Example
“Soybean futures surged 8% after the USDA crop report forecasted lower-than-expected yields due to drought conditions across the Midwest, tightening global supply.”