China's nitrogen fertiliser association urged member companies on Friday to prioritise supplies for domestic use and withdraw applications for export that have yet to be approved after urea prices hit a two-year high.
Winter grain sowings had made little progress and crop ratings fell in the week to Nov. 13, farm office FranceAgriMer data showed on Friday in a sign that the past week's rain in France took a toll on crops.
French farmers had sown 71% of the expected soft wheat area for next year's harvest by Nov. 13, compared with 67% a week earlier, farm office FranceAgriMer said on Friday.
Norway's competition watchdog on Friday warned it may intervene to stop Norwegian Air's bid for domestic peer Wideroe as it could lead to fewer and more expensive flights.
Chicago wheat futures fell on Friday and headed for their biggest weekly fall since September after lower-than-expected U.S. export sales underlined weak demand and competition from cheap Russian grain.
Adverse weather in the United Arab Emirates has caused some disruption to flights at Dubai's main airport, a spokesperson for operator Dubai Airports said on Friday.
China's Nitrogen Fertiliser Industry Association on Friday called for members to cap prices of fertiliser at no higher than Nov. 16 levels and stop hoarding to stabilise fluctuating prices.
Malaysian palm oil futures opened down on Friday, snapping a four-sessions rally, dragged by weakness in rival soyoil in Dalian and Chicago that weighed on the market.
Chicago wheat futures fell on Friday and headed for their biggest weekly fall since September after lower-than-expected U.S. export sales underlined weak demand and competition from cheap Russian grain.
R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sued Sean "Diddy" Combs in federal court on Thursday, accusing the rapper and hip-hop mogul she once dated and whose music label she signed with of subjecting her to serial physical abuse, sexual slavery and rape.
Gap on Thursday forecast holiday-quarter sales below estimates, but posted better-than-expected results for the third quarter thanks to easing supply expenses and cost-control efforts, sending its shares up 11% in extended trading.
Gap on Thursday forecast holiday-quarter sales below expectations, signaling weak demand for its Banana Republic and Athleta brands heading into the all-important shopping season.
Arabica coffee futures on ICE closed down on Thursday after earlier touching the highest level in nearly five months as the market focused on the extent to which a heatwave in Brazil could dent the outlook for next year's crop.
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