Archive for the May 3, 2017
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Cash basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat held steady in the southern US Plains on Monday as farmers monitor crop progress following recent snow in parts of the region, merchandisers said. Chicago Board
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Russian wheat export prices were flat last week as market activity slowed ahead of the new crop arrival this summer and a trade dispute with Turkey continued, analysts said on Tuesday. Turkey, traditionally the second
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US natural gas futures dipped on Monday after analysts revised their production outlook higher and as forecasts for decreased demand next week offset expectations for greater heating usage this week. Front-month gas futures were down
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The Karachi Port handled 296,667 tonnes of cargo comprising 243,539 tonnes of import cargo and 53,128 tonnes of export cargo including 6,813 loaded and empty containers during the last 48 hours ending at 0700 hours
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Modest trade activity was seen on the cotton market on Tuesday in the process of trading, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6700, they said. In ready session, 1800 bales of
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Export premiums for corn and soyabeans shipped from the US Gulf Coast were mostly steady to firm on Monday, with nearby values supported by rising CIF barge basis values, traders said. Demand for both commodities
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The Beijing branches of at least six major Chinese banks have raised interest rates on housing loans for first- and second-home buyers, effective from May 1, six sources with direct knowledge of the hikes told
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Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain's net profit rose slightly in the first quarter of 2017 due to difficulties in some regional markets, the company said on Tuesday. Zain, one of the largest mobile operators in the
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Kuwaiti telecoms giant Zain's net profit rose slightly in the first quarter of 2017 due to difficulties in some regional markets, the company said on Tuesday. Zain, one of the largest mobile operators in the
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Brazil's manufacturing activity improved in April for the first month since January 2015, a private survey showed on Tuesday, underscoring expectations of a gradual recovery from the country's deepest recession on record. The Purchasing Managers'
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