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CBOT corn on smaller U.S. yield outlook, higher soybeans
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Canada floated Keystone XL revival in tariff discussion with Trump, source says
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WRAPUP 7-US and Israel upgrade presence at Gaza talks after Hamas hands over hostage swap list
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France has a path to avoiding snap elections, caretaker PM Lecornu says
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Stoke Space raises $510 million in latest funding round
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RBC CEO says Canada has been too risk averse for too long
Commodities
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
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Commodities
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
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WRAPUP 7-US and Israel upgrade presence at Gaza talks after Hamas hands over hostage swap list
LATEST DEVELOPMENTSTurkish foreign minister sees 'a lot of headway' at talks Mechanism of Israeli withdrawal is sticking point, sources sayBy Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The most promising effort yet to end the war in Gaza was bolstered as senior figures from Is...Reuters
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Stocks
France has a path to avoiding snap elections, caretaker PM Lecornu says
By Elizabeth Pineau and Dominique Vidalon PARIS, Oct 8 (Reuters) - France's caretake prime minister on Wednesday said he saw a path to forming a new government but that the "final stretch" would be difficult, adding that it was possible France have a new premier in the next 48...Reuters
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Stoke Space raises $510 million in latest funding round
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Stoke Space Technologies said on Wednesday it has raised $510 million in a funding round led by Thomas Tull's US Innovative Technology Fund, to speed up development of the startup's Nova reusable launch vehicles.The round also drew backing from Washington Harbour Partners a...Reuters
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RBC CEO says Canada has been too risk averse for too long
CALGARY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Canada RY.TO CEO Dave McKay on Wednesday said Canada had been too risk-averse for too long and said what he called excessive caution had resulted in protracted project approval time lines."What are we afraid of? We're afraid of making a mistake ... we...Reuters
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Suspect charged with igniting deadly Los Angeles Palisades Fire
By Sarah N. Lynch and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A man was arrested in Florida on charges of intentionally igniting what would become California's devastating Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and wiped out a wealthy enclave of Los Angeles at the start of the year, the ...Reuters
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Indices
Dow Jones Industrial Average looks for bullish footing on Wednesday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tilted back into the bullish side on Wednesday, recovering recently lost ground and retesting the 46,800 level as major indexes look to reestablish their top-heavy stance.Fxstreet
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Economic Indicator
Former heads of US Bureau of Labor Statistics say Trump's attacks erode trust in data
BLS loses senior leaders as Trump targets agency's integrityAbout 12 of 35 senior leaders have left amid Trump's criticismModernizing data collection suggested to improve response ratesBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's unwarranted attacks on the ...Reuters
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Commodities
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
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Cryptocurrencies
General Motors replaces lost $7,500 EV credit with $6,000 lease support
General Motors (GM) has ended a program that was built to keep its dealers offering a $7,500 federal tax credit on electric vehicle leases beyond the September 30 cutoff. Instead, the company announced on Wednesday it would backstop lease deals with about $6,000 in support through its finance arm. The change followed the official expiration […]Cryptopolitan
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Forex
USD/JPY rallies to 153.00 as Greenback holds firm despite Fed’s dovish outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under broad selling pressure, extending its slide against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with USD/JPY climbing to 153.00, its highest level since February 14, 2025.
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Commodities
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
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- AGCO, Caterpillar, United Rentals
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including AGCO, Caterpillar and United Rentals, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS* AGCO Corp AGCO.N: Jefferies cuts target price to $125 from $135* Caterpillar Inc CAT.N: Jefferies rais...Reuters
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Commodities
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
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