CBOT soybean futures extended their gains, though the upside narrowed, mainly due to profit-taking by traders after the previous session's sharp rally. Nevertheless, the market continued to receive multiple layers of support. Persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed Brent crude oil to a five-week high, reinforcing expectations for biodiesel demand. At the same time, robust domestic crush demand in the U.S., coupled with market expectations of Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans, jointly provided a lift to soybean prices. However, weather forecasts indicate that cooler temperatures are expected in the U.S. Midwest over the coming weeks, which could help ease concerns over crop yields and may cap further upside potential for soybean prices. In the short term, attention should remain on price action within the 12301250 cents/bushel resistance range.