The São Paulo Commodities Exchange (B3) experienced a rise due to international factors such as strikes in Argentina and drought in the Panama Canal. Future prices also saw an increase, with the March/24 maturity date closing at R$66.61, up by R$0.47. Meanwhile, on the Chicago Stock Exchange, soybeans prices increased due to technical purchases and anticipation of the Brazilian harvest, with the March24 price closing up 1.29% at $452.25.