China’s export performance is accelerating, with September 2026 shipments reaching a record $447.18 billion as global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing components and high-tech products continues to support the country’s external trade. Export growth reaches a seven-month high, while imports also climb to a record level, highlighting strong demand for industrial inputs, technology […]
The offshore yuan is trading near 6.69 per US dollar, approaching its strongest level since July 2022 as robust external demand and record Chinese trade figures support the currency. China’s trade surplus widened sharply in September 2026, with exports and imports both reaching record levels, highlighting the scale of activity across the country’s external economy. […]
Sugar prices are gaining support from weather-related supply disruptions in Brazil and growing concerns about global production in the 2026/27 season. Persistent rainfall across Brazil’s Center-South sugar-growing region is slowing harvesting and disrupting cane crushing at mills, restricting the flow of sugar supplies just as the market assesses the impact of potentially adverse weather across […]
Cocoa prices are finding support from adverse weather conditions in West Africa and growing concerns about the size and quality of the 2026/27 harvest. Heavy rainfall in the Ivory Coast is disrupting access to cocoa farms and slowing deliveries to ports just as harvesting begins, while early crop assessments point to weaker pod development across […]
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 12:30 GMT. In the Asian trade, the USD/CAD pair is marginally down to near 1.4200, as the US Dollar extends its decline. As of writing, the US Dollar Index […]
Cotton futures remain mixed as the market weighs advancing US harvest progress against crop conditions, global price benchmarks and broader macroeconomic influences. With the US harvest moving ahead of its normal pace and the Cotlook A Index strengthening, traders are assessing whether improving harvest availability will limit further gains or whether international demand and currency […]
US cattle markets remain supported by elevated feeder cattle values and constrained supply, but weaker wholesale beef prices and mixed futures performance are creating uncertainty over the near-term outlook. Live cattle futures have edged lower, while feeder cattle contracts have also shown weakness despite further gains in the CME Feeder Cattle Index. Looking ahead, the […]
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 102.15 in the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The DXY declines following remarks from New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams. New York Fed President said on Tuesday […]
Corn prices remain caught between seasonal harvest pressure and resilient international demand, with US export shipments running ahead of last year’s pace. Although futures have edged lower, continued purchases from major importers, including South Korea, and solid shipments to Mexico, Japan and other Asian markets provide underlying support. The outlook for the remainder of 2026 […]
The GBP/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.3260 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Dovish signals from New York Federal Reserve (Fed) President John Williams weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the British Pound (GBP). All eyes will be on the US September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data later on Wednesday. […]