posted by
Evan
987 days ago
in USD, Agriculture
made popular 987 days ago
The U.S. corn crop will be 1.5 percent larger than forecast a month ago, the government said, as cool, wet Midwest weather in July and August raised prospects for record yields.
posted by
commodityblog
987 days ago
in Fundamental, Agriculture, Metals
made popular 987 days ago
Yield of the U.S. corn will be larger than expected a month ago as cool weather increased prospects for record crops. Copper futures in New York are heading for a weekly gain as the dollar decline and some traders buy commodities to preserve purc
posted by
CommodityTip
988 days ago
in NZD, Fundamental, Agriculture
made popular 987 days ago
Lower prices for grocery food, and fruit and vegetables accounted for nearly all of the drop in the food price index, Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said today.
posted by
commodityblog
988 days ago
in Oil, Agriculture, Metals
made popular 988 days ago
Hogs jumped to 2-months high on speculation that bacon demand is rising with restoration of the U.S. economy. Crude oil gained as the International Energy Agency increased its forecast for global demand in 2010. Lead slid to 11-months low in Lond
posted by
Dan
989 days ago
in USD, Agriculture
made popular 989 days ago
Sugar and coffee futures rose early on Thursday as the dollar languished near year lows against a basket of currencies, while ICE cocoa eased in a technical correction from its close at a 14-month peak.
posted by
commodityblog
989 days ago
in Gold, Agriculture, Metals
made popular 989 days ago
Gold may rise to a record before the end of the year as investors seek to hedge against inflation. Cocoa climbed to a two-week high because a weaker dollar boosts the attractiveness of commodity trading in New York. Copper halted rally after stoc
posted by
Cittiperth
989 days ago
in AUD, Agriculture
made popular 989 days ago
Wheat declined for a sixth day to the lowest level since April 2007 on speculation rain may boost production in Australia, curbing overseas purchases of supplies from the U.S., the world’s largest grain exporter.
posted by
commodityblog
990 days ago
in Fundamental, Agriculture
made popular 990 days ago
A global tea shortage may rise 10 percent next year because of droughts in Kenya, Sri Lanka and India, the top exporters, damaging crops and boosting prices. Cocoa climbed the highest in a week because a stronger British pound increased the attra
posted by
BloodDiamond
990 days ago
in Agriculture
made popular 990 days ago
Legislation to confront climate change could be an economic godsend to farmers and ranchers. Or it could be an enormous financial burden.