Xinhua world economic news summary at 0930 GMT, Nov. 18

CHICAGO -- Chicago Board of Trade agricultural futures fell across the board on Friday, led by corn.

The most active corn contract for December delivery plunged 7.75 cents, or 1.63 percent, to settle at 4.67 U.S. dollars per bushel. March wheat fell 5.25 cents, or 0.9 percent, to settle at 5.7575 dollars per bushel. January soybean lost 20 cents, or 1.47 percent, to settle at 13.4025 dollars per bushel. (US-Agri