Copper consumption in China, the world’s biggest user, is expected to expand this year at the slowest rate since 1997 as economic growth coo...
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
U.S. soybeans hit record high as demand remains firm
* Soybeans rally to all-time high of $17.80-3/4 * Corn, wheat dip on profit-taking * Waiting for word on whether Russia will curb export...
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Louisiana Cotton Losses From Isaac Smaller Than Expected
Cotton farmers in Louisiana will have smaller cotton losses than expected from Tropical Storm Isaac because most crops weren’t ready for har...
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US stocks slide ahead of Bernanke speech
US stocks tumbled Thursday ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday and as European woes renewe...
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Natural gas futures rise 1% after U.S. supply data
Forexpros - Natural gas futures turned higher during U.S. morning trade on Thursday, moving further away from an 11-week low hit earlier in ...
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India jeera up on thin supply; pepper drops
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Jeera, or cumin seed, futures rose on Thursday as thin supplies in the spot market and fresh overseas enquiries supported...
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World rice prices seen steady, ASEAN producers key to stability - ADB
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Global rice prices are expected to remain steady over coming years, and ASEAN rice producers will play a key role in the ...
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Top rubber producers must agree on price mechanism for stability
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - Top world rubber producers at the current International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC) meeting in Bandung, ...
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Gold And Silver Breakout Against Tepid Global Conditions
Gold and silver have resumed their upward trend after a tumultuous year for the metals. After reaching all time highs in 2011, this year has...
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Turmeric up a tad on low arrivals
ERODE, AUG. 30: Prices rose a little on Thursday as only 1,894 bags arrived. Hopes that prices will rise in a week has brought down arriva...
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