CBOT soybeans ease with dollar rise, economic uncertainty

March 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Friday as the dollar rose and traders engaged in pre-weekend positioning against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, analysts said.

• CBOT May soybeans SK25 settled down 3-1/4 cents to $10.09-3/4 per bushel.

• CBOT May soymeal SMK25 ended $3.20 higher at $300.30 per short ton and May soyoil BOK25 fell 0.7 cent to 42.01 cents per pound.

• For the week, most active soybeans Sv1 fell 0.62%.

• The dollar firmed against the euro on Friday, as investors took profits from the currency's recent advance, and as an April 2 deadline for reciprocal U.S. tariffs approached.

• A stronger dollar tends to make U.S. exports more expensive and therefore less competitive on the global market.

• Analysts said traders are exiting positions prior to the weekend because of anxiety over any news that could break and contribute to greater economic uncertainty.