Iran conflict causes volatility for soybeans, others

Mark Conlon
Mar 16, 2026
8 hrs ago

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There was a brief period after the start of the war with Iran when soybean prices rose quickly but soon dissipated, causing a lot of uncertainty and volatility in the soybean market as well as in other commodity markets.

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