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GRAINS-Soybeans gain on lackluster harvest sales, lower yield outlook
By Karl Plume CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures rose for a second straight day on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. harvest yields will be lower than the latest government forecast and on limited sales by farmers awaiting news from U.S.-China trade talks and details of government ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
CBOT wheat approaches 5-year low, ends firm on short covering
CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures ended firm on Wednesday in a short-covering bounce after pressure from abundant global supplies had dragged prices to near-five-year lows, analysts said.CBOT December soft red winter wheat WZ25 settled 1 cent higher at $5.07-3/4 per bus...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Oil prices edge up on worries about Russian output, higher US demand
U.S. oil consumption rises despite larger-than-expected inventory buildRussian oil production nears OPEC+ quota despite sanctionsOil markets supported by smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output increase for NovemberBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up about 1% to a one...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
U.S. natural gas prices drop 5% on smaller daily output decline, ample gas in storage
Natural gas futures fall despite cooler weather forecastsWaha Hub prices turn positive as some producers shut wellsTropical storms unlikely to affect U.S. mainlandBy Scott DiSavino Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures dropped about 5% on Wednesday on a smaller than previously forecast d...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
EXCLUSIVE-Ford F-150 Lightning plant hit by aluminum fire-related shutdown, union official says
By Nora EckertDETROIT, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.N is pausing production next week at the Dearborn, Michigan plant that makes its F-150 Lightning electric pickup, a change a union official at the plant says is related to a disastrous fire at a supplier's New York aluminum factory.The Septem...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Carney says he had 'meeting of minds' with Trump on steel, aluminum
OTTAWA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said he had "a meeting of minds" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of the steel and aluminum sectors, which are currently facing U.S. tariffs. Carney met Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday for...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
CBOT soybeans rise on lower US yield projections, trade hopes
CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures gained on Wednesday on talk of lower U.S. harvest yields and hopes for a farmer aid package and a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks, analysts said.CBOT November soybeans SX25 settled 7-1/2 cents higher at $10.29-1/2 per bushel. T...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
CBOT corn on smaller U.S. yield outlook, higher soybeans
CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures firmed on Wednesday in range-bound trading, supported by forecasts for smaller U.S. harvest yields and spillover support from rising soybean futures, analysts said.Losses were limited by expectations for a record-large U.S. crop, despite...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Canada floated Keystone XL revival in tariff discussion with Trump, source says
Discussions at early phase, unclear whether any company would build the projectKeystone XL faced environmental, Indigenous opposition, canceled by President Joe BidenBy Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
US airlines say it is 'imperative' FAA get quick wins in air traffic overhaul
Airlines say FAA should speed airspace modernization design, eliminate paper stripsFAA should condense air traffic controller training timeFAA has faced criticism for prior modernization effortsBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A group representing major U.S. airlines said it is i...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Chevron expects Hess acquisition to outperform targets, CEO tells employees
HOUSTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N CEO Mike Wirth told employees on Wednesday that he believes the company will outperform publicly-stated financial targets given to investors following the acquisition of smaller oil producer Hess.Upon closing the $55-billion purchase of Hess in July, Chevron ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Carney says he had 'meeting of minds' with Trump on steel, aluminum
OTTAWA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said he had "a meeting of minds" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of the steel and aluminum sectors as well as on energy sector cooperation."(This) is why our teams are negotiating the terms of those...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
PRECIOUS-Gold shatters $4,000 milestone, silver belts record high as investors rush to safety
Silver hits record high, platinum climbs over 12-year peakGold up about 54% so far this yearTraders price in 25 bps Fed rate-cut this monthBy Anmol Choubey and Anushree Mukherjee Oct 8 (Reuters) - Gold surged past the $4,000 an ounce level for the first time on Wednesday, building on a record-bre...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Whirlwind 'dust devils' reveal blustery conditions at Martian surface
Researchers catalog 1,039 'dust devils' over two decadesWind speeds up to 98 miles per hour (158 kph) observedFindings could help plan landing spots for missionsBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Two decades of observations by a pair of orbiting spacecraft have enabled scientist...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Google to invest 5 billion euros in Belgium, creating 300 jobs
BRUSSELS, Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. tech giant Google GOOGL.O announced on Wednesday plans to invest 5 billion euros ($5.80 billion) in Belgium, which the compay said would create a further 300 jobs in the country.Google added the investment would focus on the AI sector and on expanding its data centre...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
GRAINS-Soybeans gain on lackluster harvest sales, lower yield outlook
By Karl Plume CHICAGO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures rose for a second straight day on Wednesday on expectations that U.S. harvest yields will be lower than the latest government forecast and on limited sales by farmers awaiting news from U.S.-China trade talks and details of government ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
US airlines say it is 'imperative' FAA get quick wins in air traffic overhaul
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A group representing major U.S. airlines said it is imperative the Federal Aviation Administration accomplish some "quick wins" in the $12.5 billion overhaul of the aging air traffic control system, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday.Airlines for...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
PRECIOUS-Gold shatters $4,000 milestone, silver belts record high as investors rush to safety
Silver hits record high, palladium highest since June 2023Gold up about 52% so far this yearTraders price in 25 bps Fed rate-cut this monthBy Anmol Choubey and Anushree Mukherjee Oct 8 (Reuters) - Gold surged past the $4,000 an ounce level for the first time on Wednesday, building on a record-bre...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
