CBOT soybeans end mixed, notch third straight weekly loss
CHICAGO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended mixed on Friday on bargain-buying and signs of export demand, with deferred months ending lower, traders said.
While the most-active contract was up for much of the session, it eased late in the day and marked a third straight weekly loss.
CBOT November soybeans settled up 2-1/2 cents at $12.22-1/4 per bushel and most-active January soybeans ended down 1/2 cent at $12.34-1/4.
Some traders this week have been liquidating November soybean futures positions ahead of Friday, which is the first notice day for deliveries against the contract.
CBOT December soymeal ended down $4.70 at $324.60 per ton, after falling to $324.40, its lowest since August 21.
CBOT December soyoil rose 0.26 cent to finish at 65.90 cents per pound.
Exporters sold 165,150 metric tons of US soybeans received in the reporting period to unknown destinations for 2026/27 delivery, the US Department of Agriculture said in its daily reporting system on Friday.
USDA also reported that an additional 132,000 tons of US soybeans were sold to unknown destinations for the 2026/2027 marketing year.
The US soybean harvest was winding down but Midwest farmers continued to bring in crops ahead of wet weather expected next week, analysts said.