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Soybeans, Cocoa Gain on AFEX as Maize, Rice Dip
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At the close of trading on Friday at the AFEX Commodity Exchange, soybeans and cocoa posted modest gains, rising by 2.05% and 0.27% to settle at 932.25 and 11,115.80 per contract, respectively.
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In contrast, maize and paddy rice edged lower, declining by 0.15% and 0.14%, respectively, reflecting mixed
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