Stocks
Crude Rallies as US-Iran War Closes Strait of Hormuz, Tightening Supplies
Crude oil and gasoline prices surged Friday, reaching a 1.5-week high, driven by the escalating US-Iran conflict and the resulting closure of...
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Stocks
US Natural Gas Futures Climb on Heatwave Forecasts, Boosting AC Demand
Natural gas futures rose on Wednesday, driven by forecasts for above-normal US temperatures expected to significantly increase electricity demand for air conditioning.
Stocks
Lean Hog Futures Decline Sharply on Tuesday
Lean hog futures saw widespread losses of up to $1.80 on Tuesday, with only the May contract posting a slight gain. Key...
Economy
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High on Iran War Cost Shock
China's producer prices jumped 2.8% in April, the fastest since the pandemic, as the Iran war fallout sharply raised costs. This ends...
Stocks
Live Cattle Futures Plunge Despite Robust Cash Market Strength
Live cattle futures contracts saw significant declines on Thursday, with losses ranging from $2.80 to $3.92, even as cash trade demonstrated robust...
Stocks
Lean Hog Futures Drop, Iowa Blizzard Slows Slaughter
Lean hog futures closed weaker on Wednesday, March 20, 2025, with contracts down 85 cents to $2.02. A blizzard in Iowa also...
Stocks
Sugar Prices Jump on Smaller Global Output Prospects
Global sugar prices surged, with NY sugar hitting a 3.5-week high, as concerns grow over smaller output driven by mills diverting cane...
Stocks
US Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Cold Weather Outlook, Global Supply Concerns
US natural gas prices rose to a three-week high, driven by forecasts for below-normal temperatures boosting heating demand. Global supply disruptions also...
Markets
Iran Peace Plan Boosts Gold, Easing Middle East War Fears
Gold prices advanced as Iran sent a new peace proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan, easing Middle East war concerns. This diplomatic...