China Services Sector Contracts as Manufacturing Weakens and Business Confidence Slips
Hedging, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
China Services Sector Contracts as Manufacturing Weakens and Business Confidence Slips
Today Markets Analysis China’s official economic data delivered a fresh warning about the strength of domestic activity in October 2026, with both the services and manufacturing sectors unexpectedly moving deeper into contraction. The NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 from 50.2 in September, missing expectations of 50.5 and signalling a contraction in services and construction […]
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Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
WTI Crude Oil Rallies as US-Iran Military Tensions Raise Supply Risks
Today Markets Analysis WTI crude oil prices advanced sharply on Friday, with December futures gaining $2.12, or 2.08%, to close at a new one-and-a-half-week high. December RBOB gasoline also strengthened, rising 6.84 cents, or 2.21%. The rally reflects growing concern that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could lead to further disruption across […]
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- 7 hours ago
Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
US Natural Gas Prices Extend Decline as Warmer Forecasts and Rising Storage Weigh on Futures
Today Markets Analysis US natural gas futures extended their decline on Friday, with December Nymex natural gas settling 1.83% lower as warmer weather forecasts and a larger-than-expected increase in weekly storage continued to weigh on market sentiment. December 2026 natural gas closed down $0.054 at the end of the session. The market remains under pressure […]
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- 7 hours ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Coffee Prices Attempt Recovery After Two-Week Sell-Off as Brazilian Supply and Rising Inventories Weigh on Market
Today Markets Analysis Coffee futures recovered modestly on Friday, with both arabica and robusta contracts closing higher after recent selling pressure pushed New York arabica to a one-month low. December ICE New York arabica coffee gained 1.75 points, or 0.61%, while January ICE London robusta advanced 28 points, or 0.88%. Despite Friday’s recovery, the broader […]
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- 7 hours ago
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Cocoa Prices Extend Two-Week Decline as Rising ICE Stocks Offset West African Supply Concerns
Today Markets Analysis Cocoa futures remain under pressure after extending their two-week decline, with New York prices reaching a fresh one-month low on Friday. December ICE New York cocoa closed down 3 points, or 0.05%, while December London cocoa #7 fell 14 points, or 0.31%. The market continues to face competing supply signals. Rising ICE […]
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- 7 hours ago
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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazilian Real Weakens Despite Mounting Global Supply Risks
Today Markets Analysis Sugar futures closed lower on Friday, reversing part of the previous session’s recovery as currency pressure in Brazil and concerns over exporter selling outweighed growing evidence of potential supply constraints across major producing regions. March New York world sugar #11 (SBH27) settled down 0.11 cents, or 0.56%, while December London ICE white […]
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- 7 hours ago
Commodities, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Cotton Futures Extend Weekly Losses as Speculative Buying Eases and Export Sales Lag Average Pace
Today Markets Analysis Cotton futures remain under pressure after contracts closed lower across the board on Friday, extending the market’s weekly decline. December cotton settled at 77.83 cents per pound, down 67 points on the session and 237 points for the week. March and May contracts also recorded losses, reflecting continued weakness across the futures […]
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- 7 hours ago
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Wheat Futures Extend Weekly Losses as Export Demand Weakens and Speculative Short Positions Increase
Today Markets Analysis US wheat futures ended Friday under pressure across the three major exchanges, with Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW), Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) and Minneapolis spring wheat all recording weekly losses. December Chicago wheat settled at $6.03½ per bushel, down 21½ cents for the week. December Kansas City wheat declined 20¼ […]
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- 7 hours ago
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Corn Futures Extend October Losses as Weak Export Commitments and Speculative Selling Weigh Ahead of Monday’s Open
Today Markets Analysis US corn futures ended October under pressure, with contracts recording further losses on Friday as speculative selling and disappointing export commitments continued to weigh on market sentiment. December corn fell between 1¼ and 4 cents across the futures complex, finishing the week 8¼ cents lower and recording a substantial monthly decline of […]
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- 7 hours ago
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Soybean Futures Face Monday Test After Weekly Losses as Soymeal Selling Intensifies
Today Markets Analysis US soybean futures ended Friday mixed, with contracts ranging from modest gains to fractional losses, but the broader weekly and monthly picture remains under pressure. November soybeans finished at $12.22¼ per bushel, gaining 2½ cents on the session but losing 34¼ cents over the week. The November contract has now declined 70¾ […]
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- 7 hours ago