Chicago Board of Trade grain futures were lower early on Thursday, pressured by US dollar strength and chart-based profit-taking, traders said. Concerns that China might raise its rates to curb inflation - tempering demand in the process - jarred commodities across the board.
CBOT trends at 10:25 am CST (1625 GMT): March wheat down 12-3/4 cents at $7.84-1/2 per bushel. March corn down 9-1/4 cents at $6.32 per bushel. March soyabeans down 17 cents at $13.94-1/2 per bushel. March soyabeans breach near-term chart support at $14.