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US Cash Crude-Grades mixed as WTI/Brent spread stays wide, refinery demand slips
Sept 22 (Reuters) - U.S. crude grades were mixed, dealers said on Monday, as the spread between West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) and global benchmark Brent futures remained wide, while domestic refinery demand was expected to slip. The spread between Brent and WTI traded at a discount as much...Reuters
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USDA says corn harvest 11% complete, soy 9%; ratings decline
By Julie IngwersenCHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. corn harvest was 11% complete by Sunday and the soybean harvest was 9% finished, government data showed on Monday, behind most analysts' expectations but matching the five-year averages for both crops.The U.S. Department of Agriculture rate...Reuters
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LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures higher on screwworm news
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed higher on Monday after news that New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was detected 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, analysts said.Analysts believed the news would mean the U.S.-Mex...Reuters
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CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn basis bids steady-higher, soybeans steady-lower
CHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast export terminals were steady to higher on Monday, traders said, as higher barge freight rates kept a floor under crop basis levels.Soybean basis bids were steady in the spot market, but steady to lower for later mon...Reuters
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US natgas market to see record output this winter, NGSA says
Sept 22 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas production is projected to reach record highs this winter, helping to meet both domestic consumption and rising liquefied natural gas export demand, according to the Natural Gas Supply Association’s 2025–2026 Winter Outlook. "This winter, the U.S. natural gas...Reuters
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ICE canola futures fall with soyoil
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 22 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures fell on Monday as Chicago soyoil weakened following an apparent lack of progress despite a telephone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week.• The phone call had raised hopes that Chinese purchases...Reuters
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US natgas prices slip over 2% to near one-month low on ample storage
Sept 22 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell over 2% on Monday, hitting a near one-month low due to ample amounts of gas in storage after a larger-than-expected injection last week.Front-month gas futures for October delivery NGc1 on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 8.2 cents, or 2.8%, to ...Reuters
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Mexico says screwworm case near US border contained, no flies detected in north
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A confirmed case of an animal infected with the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in Mexico's northern Nuevo Leon state near the U.S. border was immediately treated to prevent a further outbreak, the Mexican government said Monday. Th...Reuters
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SOFTS-Cocoa slumps to two-month low, raw sugar also down
NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Cocoa futures on ICE fell to two-month lows on Monday with weak demand seen leading to a global surplus in the upcoming 2025/26 season, while raw sugar also fell. COCOA * London cocoa LCCc2 settled down 112 pounds, or 2.2%, at 4,946 pounds per metric ton...Reuters
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GRAINS-Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows
Lack of Chinese buying of US beans adds to pressure on pricesWheat market faces headwinds from ample world suppliesBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans fell to a six-week low on Monday, as a phone call last week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President...Reuters
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CBOT wheat hits contract lows on high global supply
CHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell to contract lows on Monday on expectations of ample global supplies and technical trading. CBOT December soft red winter wheat WZ25 settled 11-3/4 cents lower at $5.10-3/4 per bushel. K.C. December hard red winter wheat KWZ25 end...Reuters
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Oil dips as Iraq exports rise amid demand concerns
Estonia accuses Russia of violating its air spaceFour Western nations recognise Palestinian stateIraq increases oil exports after OPEC+ relaxes quotaBy Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled marginally lower on Monday as concerns of an oversupply outweighed geopolitical...Reuters
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US judge rules Trump cannot block Rhode Island offshore wind project
By Jan Wolfe and Nichola Groom Sept 22 (Reuters) - Danish offshore wind developer Orsted ORSTED.CO can restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island, a federal judge ruled on Monday, after President Donald Trump's administration halted the project l...Reuters
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Gold smashes record at $3,747 as Fed cut bets sink US Dollar
Gold price hit a fresh all-time high at $3,747 on Monday and appears poised to test higher prices as the US Dollar slumps, with traders anticipating further easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed) later this year. XAU/USD trades above $3,745, up more than 1.60%.
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CBOT soybeans tumble as hopes for Chinese demand wane
CHICAGO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a six-week low on Monday, as a phone call last week between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping provided no signs of progress on negotiations over agricultural exports, analysts said.CBOT November so...Reuters
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US judge rules Trump cannot block offshore wind project, Orsted shares jump
By Jan Wolfe Sept 22 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday granted a request by Danish offshore wind developer Orsted ORSTED.CO to restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which President Donald Trump's administration halted last month. Orsted's U.S.-listed shares w...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold hits fresh record high as investors eye further rate cuts
Fed's Miran says central bank should cut interest rates aggressively Powell to speak on TuesdayU.S. core PCE data due on Friday Silver at more than 14-year highBy Noel John Sept 22 (Reuters) - Gold rose nearly 2% to an all-time high on Monday, fueled by growing expectations of further U.S. ra...Reuters
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Canadian durum samples show damage from wet weather
By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Canada's durum crop has been damaged from rainy, damp conditions, with some farmers holding off on harvesting crops in the hopes of drier weather, according to the country's grain quality agency. Mildew and sprouting damage has appe...Reuters
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Governors push for more sway over biggest US grid as power bills surge
State leaders hold PJM Governors' Collaborative for greater influence over PJM gridCapacity payments rise 1,000% due to data center demand and stagnant power supplyGovernors seek formal role in PJM, inspired by Midwest and New England modelsBy Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Gover...Reuters
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