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China industrial profits rebound in December as price pressures ease The data provide a modest positive signal for China’s growth outlook, suggesting easing deflationary pressure may be stabilising industrial margins.

Soybeans dip 5-6 cents, cash price at $9.92. Exports down wk/wk but up yr/yr. Brazil crop strong.

China to roll out policy to manage AI job impact and boost employment The move reinforces expectations of continued policy support for employment-heavy sectors

Micron to expand memory chip production in Singapore amid global shortage The planned expansion underscores persistent tightness in global memory markets, reinforcing pricing power for major suppliers.

Wheat futures dip on Monday's close, but export sales remain strong year-over-year. Traders eye global demand.

Lean hog futures dipped, but CME Lean Hog Index rose to $83.62. Pork cutout up $1.51, driven by rib primal gains.

Live cattle futures jump $1-1.25 on lower placements; feeders up $1.90-2.50. Watch cash trade at $233-236.50.