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CBOT soybean futures tick higher on bargain-buying
CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended higher on Wednesday for a second session on bargain-buying after the benchmark July contract SN25 fell to a seven-week low at the start of the week, traders said.CBOT July soybeans SN25 settled up 4-1/4 cents at $10.45 per bush...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO, June 4 (Reuters) - A Canadian border-security bill introduced by the Liberal government earlier this week may deny some asylum-seekers a refugee hearing and make it easier for the government to revoke migrants' status.The bill comes as the government seeks to a...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
June 4 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW Total ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Boeing Co - On May 29, Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement With U.S. Department Of Justice
June 4 (Reuters) - Boeing Co BA.N:BOEING CO - ON MAY 29, ENTERS NON-PROSECUTION AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - SEC FILINGBOEING CO - SUBJECT TO $487.2 MILLION CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTY - SEC FILINGBOEING CO - NPA REQUIRES CO TO PAY $444.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO ACCIDENT V...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
CBOT wheat climbs 1%, Ukraine-Russia tension in spotlight
CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose 1.4% on Wednesday as signs of a hardening conflict between Ukraine and Russia and worries about dryness in China appeared to spark a round of short-covering, analysts said.CBOT July soft red winter wheat WN25 settled up 7-1/4 cent...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
CBOT corn ends higher on bargain-buying, softer dollar
CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Wednesday on bargain-buying a day after the most-active contract Cv1 hit a multi-month low and on spillover strength from wheat and soybeans, traders said. CBOT July corn CN25 settled up 1/4 cent at $4.38-3/4 per bushel....Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
WRAPUP 13-Canada prepares reprisals over U.S. metals tariffs, EU reports progress in talks
USTR, EU trade negotiators report constructive talksCanada preparing possible reprisalsDoubled tariffs kick in on steel and aluminium imports Congressional Budget Office says tariffs will slow U.S. economic outputChina rare earths clampdown disrupts European automakersTrump says Xi 'extremely ha...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
US Cash Grains-Soybean bids mixed, corn flat as farmers wrap up planting
CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - Spot soybean basis bids were mixed and corn bids were flat in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday as farmers hesitated to sell amid low prices.The soybean basis increased at an Illinois processor and decreased at an Indiana crush plant. The corn basis was steady, spot checks sh...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Trump administration may rescind $4 billion for California High-Speed Rail project
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said Wednesday there is no viable path forward for California's High-Speed Rail project and warned it may rescind $4 billion in government funding in the coming weeks.The U.S. Transportation Department released a 315-...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
ICE canola futures wobble at $700
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 4 (Reuters) - Nearby ICE canola futures wobbled around the $700 mark, breaking back above it during Wednesday's session, only to close below it for a third session.• July canola RSN5 settled down $3.70 at $695 per metric ton. November RSX5 fell $3.70 to $676.50.• Traders...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Oil settles 1% lower after US data shows large builds in fuel stocks
US gasoline, distillate stocks post big weekly buildsOPEC+ supply rises weigh on sentimentPersistent tariff tensions stalk market By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, June 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled down just over 1% on Wednesday after U.S. data showed surprisingly large build in gasoline and ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Suncor Energy Reports Planned Equipment Shutdowns For Two Weeks Starting June 5 At Montreal Refinery
June 4 (Reuters) - Suncor Energy Inc SU.TO:REPORTS ON JUNE 3 THAT THEY WILL CARRY OUT PLANNED EQUIPMENT SHUTDOWNS AT MONTREAL REFINERY FOR MAINTENANCE WORK STARTING JUNE 5, LASTING ABOUT TWO WEEKS REPORTS WORK IS PART OF ITS REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PLAN FOR REFINERY TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABL...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
US natural gas prices hold near 3-week high as lower output offsets weaker demand
Canada AECO gas prices drop as wildfires rageUS daily gas output falls to three-month lowCheniere LNG export plants reduced for maintenanceBy Scott DiSavinoJune 4 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures held near a three-week high on Wednesday as lower output offset forecasts for weaker demand over the...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
FACTBOX-What's in the Republican tax and spending plan?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, June 4 (Reuters) - The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed a sweeping budget package that would fulfill many of President Donald Trump's priorities. The Republican-led Senate is now considering the package and is likely to make significant changes.H...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Brazil power firm Brasol, backed by Siemens and BlackRock, to double investments this year
By Leticia FucuchimaSAO PAULO, June 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian energy firm Brasol, which has Siemens SIEGn.DE and BlackRock BLK.N as its main shareholders, expects to more than double investments this year as it aims to expand core businesses and diversify its portfolio, its chief executive said.Brasol...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Brazil power firm Brasol, backed by Siemens and BlackRock, to double investments this year
By Leticia FucuchimaSAO PAULO, June 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian energy firm Brasol, which has Siemens SIEGn.DE and BlackRock BLK.N as its main shareholders, expects to more than double investments this year as it aims to expand core businesses and diversify its portfolio, its chief executive said.Brasol...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Canada preparing possible reprisals against US over tariffs, says Carney
OTTAWA, June 4 (Reuters) - Canada is prepared to strike back against the United States if talks with Washington to remove President Donald Trump's tariffs did not succeed, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday."We are in intensive negotiations with the Americans, and, in parallel, pre...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
