Canada’s 10-Year Yield Edges Higher on BoC Rate Hike Bets
Canada’s 10-Year Yield Edges Higher on BoC Rate Hike Bets
Canada’s 10-year government bond yield edged higher to around 3.85% in October as expectations for Bank of Canada policy shifted toward tighter monetary conditions. Markets anticipate a more hawkish tone at the BoC’s next policy decision, scheduled for October 28. Governor Tiff Macklem recently said the central bank expects to significantly raise its quarterly inflation […]
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Baltic Dry Index Pulls Back to 2,660 Points After Four-Day Rally as Weekly Gains Continue
The Baltic Dry Index retreated on Friday, ending a four-session winning streak as freight rates weakened across the major dry bulk shipping segments. The benchmark index fell 1.2% to 2,660 points, although it still recorded a weekly gain of approximately 5.9%, marking its second consecutive week of advances. The latest decline was led by the […]
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US Inflation Expectations Rise to Five-Month High as Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak
US inflation expectations have increased again, adding to concerns about persistent price pressures and the financial strain facing American households. The University of Michigan’s October 2026 survey confirmed year-ahead inflation expectations at 4.7%, up from 4.6% in September and the highest level since May. Longer-term expectations also moved higher for a second consecutive month, with […]
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Brazil’s 10-Year Yield Edges Higher Ahead of Election Runoff
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield edged higher, rising above 13% in October amid election uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff. A Datafolha poll showed Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and President Lula tied at 50% each of valid votes. Earlier polls indicated a statistical tie, with Bolsonaro’s lead narrowing compared with previous surveys. Some market participants believe […]
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Coffee Prices Fall as Rising Global Supply Counters El Niño Crop Risks
Coffee futures are under pressure as long liquidation, rising robusta inventories and expectations of a record global crop weigh on market sentiment. December arabica coffee futures fell 5.00 points, or 1.60%, while November ICE robusta coffee futures declined 60 points, or 1.82%, in the latest session. The market faces competing fundamentals. Increasing production expectations in […]
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Cocoa Price Forecast: ICE Futures Rise Despite Record Inventory Growth as West African Crop Risks Build
Cocoa futures edged higher in the latest session, with New York and London contracts advancing despite rising exchange inventories and increased cocoa exports from Nigeria. The market continues to balance near-term evidence of improving availability against growing concerns about the next West African harvest, where adverse weather, disease and weak pod development could constrain production. […]
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Sugar Price Forecast: ICE Sugar Futures Gain as Brazil Output Falls and El Niño Threatens Global Supply
Global sugar prices are finding support from tightening production expectations, weather-related risks and growing concerns over supply availability in major producing countries. March 2027 New York No. 11 raw sugar futures advanced 0.55% to close at 20.11 cents per pound, while December 2026 London white sugar futures gained 0.17% to settle at the equivalent of […]
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Cotton Price Forecast: Futures Retreat as US Export Sales Lag Seasonal Expectations
Cotton futures closed lower across the market, with contracts losing between 15 and 59 points as traders weighed weaker price action against improving international benchmark values and continued speculative support. December 2026 cotton settled at 80.20 cents per pound, down 59 points, although the contract still managed a 20-point gain over the week. The market […]
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Live Cattle Price Forecast: US Cattle Futures Strengthen as Record-Low Placements Tighten Supply Outlook
US live cattle and feeder cattle futures remain supported by tightening supply conditions, with feeder contracts posting strong gains and live cattle futures holding near elevated levels. December 2026 live cattle gained $2.77 over the week, while feeder cattle futures advanced sharply, supported by expectations of constrained cattle availability and historically low placements into feedlots. […]
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Soybean Price Forecast: Futures Rebound as US Export Sales Surge 81% Year Over Year
US soybean futures moved higher across the curve in the latest session, supported by exceptionally strong export sales compared with the previous year. November 2026 soybeans gained 3½ cents to close at $12.5625 per bushel, while the national average cash soybean price advanced to $11.9925. Despite the latest gains, November futures remain down 4¾ cents […]
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