Japan Housing Starts Rise Less than Estimated
Japan Housing Starts Rise Less than Estimated
Japan’s housing starts rose 6.1% year-on-year in August 2026, slowing from an 8.2% increase in the previous month and marking the mildest pace in the current five-month expansion streak. The latest result also fell short of market expectations for a 7.0% gain, as growth eased in rental housing (6.5% vs 10.0% in July) and built-for-sale […]
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Rupiah Recovers as Bank Indonesia Strengthens Currency Support Despite Inflation and Dollar Pressure
The Indonesian rupiah is trading near IDR 17,850 per U.S. dollar as Bank Indonesia reinforces its currency-stabilisation strategy while the dollar remains supported by firm US inflation expectations and a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. The rupiah is recovering in the near term, although the currency remains on course for a modest monthly decline. Bank […]
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Soybean Futures Rebound as Tighter US Stocks and Lower Brazil Exports Support Prices
Soybean futures are finding renewed buying interest as expectations for tighter US old-crop inventories combine with lower Brazilian export estimates and weather uncertainty across the US Midwest. The market is also approaching an important US Grain Stocks report, where the expected inventory figure is below the previous year’s level. US soybean harvest is progressing at […]
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Corn Futures Slip as Harvest Advances and Large US Stocks Weigh on Prices
Corn futures remain under pressure as advancing US harvest activity, expectations for large domestic inventories and a slower Brazilian export outlook weigh on prices. The market is entering a period when increasing physical availability could keep rallies contained, while traders assess whether current supply estimates already reflect the scale of the incoming crop. US harvest […]
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Wheat Futures Hold Mixed as US Planting Lags While Stocks and Global Supply Weigh on Prices
Wheat futures are trading with a mixed tone as traders balance slower US winter wheat planting against expectations for relatively large domestic stocks and ample global availability. Chicago SRW is holding modest gains in nearby contracts, while Kansas City HRW is stronger and Minneapolis spring wheat remains under pressure. The latest US planting data shows […]
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Dutch Business Confidence Rises for Fourth Month
Business confidence in the Dutch manufacturing sector rose to 4.2 in September 2026 from 3.7 in August, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and remaining at its highest level since July 2022. The improvement was driven by stronger expectations for business activity, which rose to 19.4 from 17.4, while assessments of order books also improved […]
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Japanese Yields Slip on Solid Bond Sale
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 3.08% on Wednesday, retreating from 30-year highs as strong demand for government debt at this week’s auctions eased market concerns. Auctions for Japan’s 2- and 40-year government bonds saw better-than-expected demand, with elevated yields encouraging investors to buy. The latest 40-year bond sale attracted its strongest demand […]
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Live Cattle Holds Firm as Stronger Beef Prices Offset Slower Slaughter
Live cattle futures are holding a relatively firm tone as stronger wholesale beef prices provide support despite cattle slaughter running below last year’s pace. Nearby live cattle contracts are showing limited movement, while deferred contracts are slightly higher and feeder cattle futures are advancing more decisively. Cash cattle is beginning to trade around $350 in […]
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Palm Oil Rebounds as Rising Production and Weak Exports Cap the Upside
Malaysian palm oil futures are recovering toward MYR4,650 per tonne after falling to an eight-week low, with bargain hunting and firmer competing edible oils providing short-term support. Improving economic activity in China and expectations for additional stimulus are also helping sentiment, while stronger crude oil prices are improving the relative appeal of palm oil as […]
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Cotton Futures Plunge as Harvest Advances and Demand Signals Remain Weak
Cotton futures are under heavy selling pressure, with most 2026/27 crop contracts reaching the 4-cent daily limit as expanding harvest progress, weak physical-market activity and falling crude oil prices weigh on sentiment. December cotton is trading near 78.86 cents per pound, while March 2027 futures are around 81.75 cents, keeping the market firmly focused on […]
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