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Oil Prices Rebound as Demand Woes, Mideast Conflict in Focus

On Monday, oil prices recovered following a dramatic loss last week, as traders focused on more signals on demand and possible supply disturbances in the Middle East. In the Asian afternoon session, Brent futures for December contacts increased by 0.57% to $73.48 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate for December delivery rose by 0.73% to $69.19 …

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TMN-Gold

Gold Price Surges as Mideast Conflict Offsets Dollar

On Thursday, gold rose as Middle East tensions offset the solid dollar after investors softened their forecasts for another US Fed interest rate reduction. In the Asian afternoon session, the yellow metal’s futures for December contracts surged by 0.14% to $2,682.90 an ounce. Analysts have observed a counterbalance between factors such as geopolitical tensions, shifts …

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TMN-cocoa

Cocoa Contracts Declined on Better West African Weather

On Thursday, cocoa prices slipped, posting a three and a half week low, due to rain in West Africa, accelerating the likelihood of better crops for the region. US cocoa futures for December shipments declined by -5.47% to $6,853.00 per metric ton (MT) on September 04’s Asian afternoon session. The beans’ prices were weighed on …

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Gold Price Rises to Record Highs on Hopes of Fed Rate Cuts

On Friday, gold prices surged to new record highs on a sluggish dollar and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) beginning to cut interest rates in September. In the Asian afternoon session, the yellow metal futures for December delivery rose by 0.47% to $2,528.60 per troy ounce. Furthermore, factors driving gold prices bullish are …

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TMN- Wheat

Wheat Dips on Kazakhstan Supply Rise, Challenges Persist

On Thursday, wheat prices declined amid Kazakhstan’s output surpluses as good weather boosted optimism for the looming fall harvest. In the Asian afternoon session, the crop’s futures for December delivery eased by -0.07% to $5.45 per bushel. The Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) has increased its forecast as Kazakhstan has good weather conditions, which could cause …

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Crude Oil

Oil Prices Surge on EIA US Inventory Draw, China Curbs Rise

Oil prices traded higher on Thursday as the latest inventory data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointed towards tightening supplies in the US. Brent crude oil futures expiring in October gained 0.13% to $78.43 per barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude futures added 0.29% to $75.45 per barrel. Discount buying also supported …

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