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UPDATE 1-US home insurance costs more expensive in areas of climate risk, study finds
adds detail, background, paragraphs 2-7By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Jan 16 - Homeowners in areas most at risk of damage from hurricanes, wildfires and other climate perils pay far more for insurance than those who live in the least exposed areas, according to a U.S. Treasury Department study ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids flat as futures fall
CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Basis bids for hard red winter wheat were unchanged in a spot check of locations in the U.S. Plains on Thursday as futures dipped down. * Protein premiums for HRW wheat shipped by rail to or through Kansas City were down 1 cent for 11.2% protein wheat and down 4 cents for...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
ICE canola futures extend slump on vegoil weakness
All figures in Canadian dollars unless noted WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan 16 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures finished at their lowest level in four weeks on Thursday on follow-through selling from Wednesday and broad weakness in vegoils markets.• March canola RSH5 settled down $23.30 at $606.80 per met...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
BRIEF-Colorado Interstate Gas Co Braces For Potential Supply Shortages For Upcoming Cold Weather
Jan 16 (Reuters) - KINDER MORGAN'S KMI.N COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY:SAYS ANTICIPATES INCREASE IN DEMAND ON ITS SYSTEM WHICH WILL LIMIT ITS ABILITY TO MANAGE DRAFT IMBALANCES ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPLY SHORTFALLS DUE TO THE UPCOMING COLD WEATHER EXPECTED TO BEGIN THIS COMING WEEKENDWHEN NECESSARY TO...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select heavy crude narrows
Jan 16 (Reuters) - The discount on Western Canada Select (WCS) heavy crude versus the North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) narrowed on Thursday:* WCS for February delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $12.75 a barrel under the WTI benchmark, according to brokerage CalRock, havi...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
US Cash Crude-Grades slip as Houthi rebels expected to halt shipping attacks
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Crude grades slipped on Thursday, dealers said, as expectations that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels will halt attacks on ships in the Red Sea, according to maritime security officials, helping ease global supply concerns. The group is likely to halt attacks after a ceasefire d...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
GRAINS-Soy, corn futures retreat on profit-taking, South American weather
Updates with closing U.S. pricesBy Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures fell more than 2% on Thursday as forecasts for much-needed rains in dry areas of Argentina's crop belt and expectations of a massive Brazilian soy harvest sparked a round of profit-taking, analysts...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
US home insurance costs rose more steeply in areas of climate risk, US Treasury Dept study finds
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 - Homeowners in areas most at risk of damage from hurricanes, wildfires and other climate perils pay far more for insurance than those who live in the least exposed areas, according to a U.S. Treasury Department study released on Thursday.The survey found homeowners living in area...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
CORRECTED-GRAINS-Soy, corn futures retreat on profit-taking, South American weather
Corrects the day corn hit a one-year high to Tuesday, not Monday, in paragraph 5By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures fell about 2% on Thursday as forecasts for much-needed rains in dry areas of Argentina's crop belt and expectations of a massive Brazilian soy harves...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
BRIEF-Phillips 66 Reports Emissions At JV Borger, Texas Refinery
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Phillips 66 PSX.N:REPORTS EMISSIONS FROM CAT FLARE 66FL3, GOHDS FLARE 66FL12 AT JV BORGER, TEXAS, REFINERY REPORTS EMISSIONS FROM THE CAT AND GOHDS FLARES EXCEEDED 500 LBS. OF SO2 DUE TO FLARINGSOURCE - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FILINGCAPACITY - 149,000 BARRELS PER...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
US Cash Grains-Soy, corn basis mostly steady after wave of farmer sales
CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans and corn were mostly unchanged in the U.S. Midwest on Thursday following a wave of farmer grain sales after the benchmark futures contract touched its highest level in a year this week. * The soy basis rose at an Indiana crush plant and was steady...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
CBOT soybeans fall on profit-taking, South American crop prospects
CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell more than 2% on Thursday as improving weather outlooks for crop areas of Argentina and expectations of a large Brazilian soy harvest triggered profit-taking, traders said.CBOT March soybeans SH25 settled down 23-3/4 cents, or 2....Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
UPDATE 4-US CDC recommends faster testing for bird flu in hospitalized patients
CDC advises testing within 24 hours for hospitalized flu patientsRisk to public from bird flu remains low, no known person-to-person spreadUSDA has spent $1.5 billion on bird flu response, 300 personnel involvedAdds CDC comment in paragraph 7, funding announcement in paragraph 15By Leah Douglas and ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
CBOT corn ends lower on profit-taking, Argentina weather outlook
CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Thursday as forecasts for much-needed rains in dry areas of Argentina's crop belt and a flush of farmer grain sales this week sparked a round of profit-taking, traders said.CBOT March corn CH25 settled down 4-1/4 cents at $4.74-...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
CBOT wheat ends lower on muted export demand, weakness in corn and soy
CHICAGO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower on Thursday on sluggish global export demand and spillover weakness from declines in corn and soybean futures, traders said.CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH25 settled down 9-1/2 cents at $5.37-1/2 per bushel, dropping b...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
UPDATE 10-Oil settles lower on expected halt to Houthi shipping attacks
Maritime security officials expect halt to Houthi shipping attacks Strong US retail sales report further clouds outlook for Fed rate cutsFed governor's comments ease some investors' rate-cut concernsUpdates with settlement prices for market closeBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - O...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
UPDATE 3-US natgas prices jump 4% to two-year high on forecasts for more cold, record demand
US utilities pull more gas out of storage than usual during cold weekMeteorologists expect coldest weather in years over US holiday weekendCold expected to cut US gas output by freezing wellsUS LNG export feedgas on track to hit record highAdds detailsBy Scott DiSavinoJan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. natural...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
UPDATE 2-Trump's pick to lead EPA says agency authorized, not required to regulate CO2
Zeldin says climate change is realZeldin says EPA has authority to regulate CO2 but not an obligationZeldin denies that industry will influence his EPA's rulesAdds new details throughoutBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead th...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
UPDATE 1-Canadian farmers warn Bunge's Viterra takeover will reduce competition
Farmers fear reduced crop selling options and pricesApproval conditions include selling grain elevators and oilseed plantsConcerns over merger's impact on Prairie and Quebec competitionAdds transport ministry response in paragraphs 8-10By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Farmers wa...Reuters
Thu, Jan 16
