Economy
Crop Prices Fall on Hormuz Reopening Prospect
Grain futures declined in Chicago following news of a potential Strait of Hormuz reopening, promising easier access to vital farm inputs and...
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Wheat Futures Diverge Midday as Production Cuts Clash with Export Pace
Wheat markets displayed mixed trading Friday, with Chicago SRW fractionally mixed, KC HRW higher, and MPLS spring wheat split, driven by conflicting...
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Cocoa Prices Plunge on Weak Demand, Inventories Hit 1.75-Year High
Cocoa futures saw sharp declines as weak global demand and rising inventories weighed on the market, pushing prices to multi-week lows. Concerns...
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Wheat Futures End Week Lower Despite Mixed Friday Trade
Wheat futures closed Friday with mixed results, but most contracts posted weekly losses, driven by record speculative shorting and weak export demand.
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Corn Futures Plunge as Initial Crop Rating Hits 3-Year Low
Corn futures closed Tuesday weaker, led by new crop months, after the initial U.S. crop rating of 67% good/excellent fell below estimates...
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Corn Futures Retreat as Initial Crop Ratings Fall Below Estimates
Corn futures saw front-month losses while deferred contracts edged higher. Initial crop ratings came in below analyst estimates, signaling potential concerns despite...
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Export Data, Global Supply Weigh on Wheat Futures
The wheat complex experienced modest weakness on Friday, with futures across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis registering declines. Mixed export data and...
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Cocoa Prices Rebound on Short Covering Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Cocoa futures recovered from 2.5-week lows on Friday, driven by short covering ahead of a long holiday weekend in the US and...
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Corn Futures Retreat on Thursday Amid Market Pressure, Argentina Crop Boost
Corn futures saw broad declines on Thursday, with prices falling 1 ¾ to 4 ¼ cents across the board, despite robust old...