Japan rubber futures rebound as Thai floods disrupt tapping and oil rises
OSE March rubber contract up 1.98% to 452.9 yen/kg; SHFE Jan rubber up 5.54% to 20,095 yuan/ton; Thailand warns of severe thundershowers Oct 4-5.
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Japan and China rubber futures jump after Thailand floods disrupt tapping; oil rises
OSE March natural rubber up 2.23% to 454 yen/kg, SHFE Jan up 4.62% to 19,920 yuan/ton (highest since Feb 20, 2017), as Thai floods disrupt tapping and oil firms.
Asian shares fall as oil rises and Treasury yields climb
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
Global markets: stocks fall; oil off highs as Fed hike odds rise
U.S. stocks fell, Treasury yields hit multi-year highs and the dollar firmed as markets priced a roughly 70% chance of a second straight Fed hike in October. Oil gave back some gains after earlier jumping on renewed Middle East negotiations hopes.
CBOT soybean futures plunge as China tariff cuts exclude soybeans
CBOT soybean futures settled down 30-3/4 cents at $12.88-1/4 a bushel after soybeans were left off China-US tariff cuts. CBOT corn and wheat also fell as traders tracked Black Sea export talks and broader market pressures.
CBOT wheat falls to five-week low on fund liquidation
December soft red winter wheat closed down 14-1/2 cents at $6.88-3/4 a bushel after earlier hitting $6.83, the lowest since Aug. 19.
CBOT soybean futures plunge as China tariff cuts exclude soybeans
Soybeans were left off proposed China-U.S. tariff cuts on agricultural goods, while corn, wheat, sorghum, soyoil and soymeal were included. The most-active CBOT soybean contract fell as low as $12.79-1/4 a bushel, its lowest since Aug. 31.
Latin American assets hit multi-week lows on US-Iran stalemate, Fed worries
Latin American currencies and stocks fell to multi-week lows as stalled US-Iran talks and expectations of higher Federal Reserve rates hurt sentiment. Brazil's current account deficit widened to $5.1 billion in August, above forecasts.
Chicago wheat falls as markets monitor Black Sea export prospects
CBOT corn fell 0.3% and soybeans rose 0.2% as traders weighed diplomatic efforts over Black Sea grain exports.
Iran insists only diplomacy can solve dispute after Trump rejects Hormuz plan
Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on its conditions being met and a negotiated solution, after Trump said he rejected Tehran's proposal. A senior Iranian official said Iran would show no flexibility on its nuclear program even if the US accepted the deal.
Iran says diplomacy is only solution after Trump rejects peace plan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on conditions being met and that only a negotiated solution can break the deadlock. A senior Iranian official told Reuters Iran would show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if the US accepted the proposal.
Iran awaits US response to proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran says its proposal could reopen the strait and pause regional fighting within seven days if the US agrees. Reuters could not immediately confirm a Wall Street Journal report that Trump rejected the offer.
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win
Trump rolls out red carpet as leaders seek stability despite deep tensions Trade truce extension envisaged, but major breakthroughs not expected Xi enters summit with stronger hand given trade surge and rare-earth dominance By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) — US President Donald Tru
MNI ASIA OPEN: 20Y Highs for 10Y Yld, S&P Flash PMIs Surge
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * MNI FED: Gov Barr: Base Case Is For Further Hikes: #83aa171c-7fc4-49fd-82f5-351bcb071d96 * MNI IRAN: Security Chief Says In No Rush To Negotiate: #5df7e2ac-e490-4920-91fd-84069fe559a3 * MNI IRAN: Pezeshkian Talks On Nuclear, Hormuz & US Stance In UN Address: #c9b6854d-8cab-47cb-8646-ce411062279c * M
Oil prices rise as Gulf conflict escalation concerns grow
Semafor Signals reports peace talks between Gulf nations and Iran were called off and that Saudi Arabia closed a pipeline after drone attacks, amid intensifying fighting in Yemen and fears of broader disruption to regional energy flows and maritime routes.
KOSPI drops over 4% amid global bond selloff
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI falls more than 4% to around 6,560, as a global bond selloff lifts US 30-year yields and pressures technology and chip-related stocks.
US gasoline futures jump above $3.20 amid stalled Middle East talks
US gasoline futures trade above $3.20 per gallon at a three-week high, while the average US pump price reaches $4.06, as Middle East talks stall and refinery disruptions tighten supply.
US gasoline holds near two-week high on supply risks
US gasoline futures hold around $3.18 per gallon, near a more than two-week high, as slower crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, stalled US-Iran talks and Russian fuel disruptions weigh on supply.
Middle East Conflict Escalates
Iran launches missiles at US forces, oil prices jump
Trump Downplays Russia-Iran Intelligence Claims Ahead of Zelensky, Netanyahu Meetings: Dow Futures Fall 56 Points, Oil and Brent Slide
Late Monday, U.S. stock futures traded lower and oil prices eased as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s comments on Russia, Iran and the outlook for ongoing conflicts ahead of high-profile White House meetings. Dow Futures Slip as Markets Monitor Geopolitical Developments Dow futures fell 56.00 points, or 0.11%
US Oil Update: Crude Steadies as Markets Weigh US-Iran Talks, New Iran Sanctions
() -- Crude oil futures were little changed in after-hours trading on Friday as the US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's financial services industry, even as peace talks between the two countries remained active, sending mixed signals to global crude markets. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures eased by 0
US Oil Update: Futures Ease as Trump Signals US-Iran Talks Will Continue Despite Strikes
() -- Crude oil futures held steady in midday trading on Friday after President Trump said the US would continue peace talks with Iran despite the latest military exchange, easing concerns that the US-Iran tit-for-tat attacks could trigger a prolonged supply disruption. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures
EMEA Oil Update: Crude Holds Steady as Markets Weigh US-Iran Peace Efforts
() -- EMEA crude futures largely held firm in after-hours trading on Friday as markets priced in a de-escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran, shifting focus back to fundamental supply-demand balances. Brent crude futures rose by 0.32% to $72.02 per barrel, while Murban crude futures climbed by 1.5% to $66.18
Brent Crude Could Sink to $60 a Barrel by Year-End Despite 'Temporary Flare-Ups' Between US and Iran, Citi Analysts Say
Analysts from Citi predict a significant drop in Brent crude prices to $60 a barrel by year-end, banking on the U.S.-Iran truce to hold. Citi analysts said that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) inked between the U.S. and Iran in mid-June will endure, despite potential “temporary flare-ups.” The analysts attribute
Update: WTI Oil Edges Higher Even as Hormuz Shipping Recovers, Iran Talks Ease Supply Concerns
() -- (Updated prices in the second paragraph) West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil edged higher on Thursday, even as supply concerns continue to ease with tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf since the start of the Iran war resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude oil for August delivery closed up 0
Putin Says Russia Is Going Through 'Difficult Period' As Ukraine's Drone Strikes Fuel Supply Crunch
Ukraine's drone strikes fuel Russia's fuel supply crunch, prompting Putin to acknowledge shortages.
Europe Backs US-Iran Deal
European nations support the US-Iran peace deal to restore regional stability and stabilize the global economy
BoJ Seeks Faster Rate Hikes
BoJ members push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount, while Australia's core inflation accelerates, keeping the RBA on alert
BoJ: Faster Rate Hikes
BoJ members push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount, while Australia's core inflation accelerates, keeping the RBA on alert
US, Iran Disrupt Peace Talks
US-Iranian tensions are disrupting peace negotiations, according to the Wall Street Journal.