Today’s Futures News

Today’s Futures News

• COMMODITIES-Strong dollar, weak demand snap 4 days of gains
  … soy down on supplies By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) – Commodities fell on Wednesday, snapping four straight days of gains, with a strong dollar and a general slowdown in demand pressuring prices for oil, metals and most crops.
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• Aussie Gains on Jobs as Asian Stocks Fall With Euro, Commodities
  The euro traded near a three-month low versus the dollar before a European Union summit, and Commodities declined. The so-called Aussie added 0.7 percent to $1.0367 as of 2:43 p.m. in Tokyo while the euro dropped 0.1 percent to $1.2946. The MSCI …
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• Whole grains, half truths, and lots of confusion

  So, a serving of steel-cut oats with raisins may be more healthful than a serving the oat-based Lucky Charms, but no amount of FDA-required labeling explains this to consumers lured into eating three servings of whole grains daily. [10 New Ways to Eat … See all stories on this topic »

  Mother Nature Network

• Soybeans, corn closed down

  At the close, the May futures corn contract finished 4 cents lower at $7.10. The May soybean futures contract settled 21 cents lower at $14.47. May wheat futures ended 6 cents higher at $7.10 per bushel. The May soyoil futures contract settled $0.46 … See all stories on this topic »

  Agriculture.com

• Asian Exchanges Prepare Commodities Push
  Owning the LME has provided HKEx an entry point to commodities that the company plans to begin expanding in 12 to 24 months, said Romnesh Lamba, the Hong Kong company's co-head of global markets. In the near-term the company may launch …
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• UPDATE 1-Top LA pension OKs $800 mln for commodities; eyes 'active' play
  Its passive investment strategy caused it to lose hundreds of millions of dollars when oil, metals and grains prices tumbled during the financial crisis. After more woeful returns until last year, the pension fund switched most of its investments in …
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• Stocks And Commodities Signaling A Downturn
  In this article, I will be examining recent developments in stocks, and commodities to see what they mean for the stock market. With stocks at or near all-time highs, and commodities at there lowest point of the year, I thought now would be a good time …
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• Soybean Futures Decline Most in Two Weeks: Commodities at Close
  GRAINS, OILSEEDS. Soybeans dropped the most in more than two weeks as demand for supplies from the U.S. declines and the harvest advances in Brazil, set to be the world's largest grower this year. About 17.1 million bushels of soybeans were inspected …
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• Grains remain lower

  At mid-session, the May futures corn contract is trading 4 cents lower at $7.09. The May soybean futures contract is trading 21 cents lower at $14.47. May wheat futures are trading 4 cents higher at $7.07 per bushel. In the outside markets, the NYMEX … See all stories on this topic »

  Agriculture.com

• Commodities on the Rise
  As China grows, its increasing size, wealth, and urbanization will continue to stoke demand for energy, grains, minerals, and other resources. For example, the US consumes more than nine times as much oil as China on a per capita basis. As more of …
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• Yen Climbs for Second Day as Japan Stocks Drop; Gasoline Rises

  Stocks fell around the world, with Chinese shares tumbling to a two-month low. Commodities advanced while the yen strengthened for a second day amid wrangling over nominations for key posts at the Bank of Japan. (8301). The MSCI All-Country World … See all stories on this topic »

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• Treasuries Fall as Commodities Gain While Dow Retreats
  Treasuries fell and commodities gained as faster-than-forecast growth in U.S. retail sales bolstered optimism in the world's largest economy. U.S. equities retreated after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached record for a sixth straight day. Ten …
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• Soybeans, Wheat Decline; Aluminum Rises: Commodities at Close
  GRAINS, OILSEEDS, SOFT COMMODITIES. Soybeans dropped for a second day as the harvest advances in Brazil, poised to be the largest grower this year, boosting supplies available for shipment. The oilseed for May delivery slipped as much as 0.7 …
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• Iron Ore Price Crash Looms, Signalling An End To The Commodities Super Cycle
  Three of the world's biggest mining companies are heading for a rough ride over the next few years as the once heavily-promoted commodities super-cycle enters its end game with the price of iron ore tipped to be the next mineral to suffer a sharp price …
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