U.S. soybean processors crushed a record amount of soybeans in October, while end-of-month soyoil stocks fell to the lowest in almost nine years, according to National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) data released on Wednesday.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warned two trade associations and 12 dieticians and online influencers about social media posts promoting aspartame or sugary products without disclosing that they had been paid, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday.
Non-commercial market participants decreased their net short position in Euronext's milling wheat futures and options in the week to Nov. 10, data published by Euronext showed on Wednesday.
Italy has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a farm in the northeastern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday.
Raw sugar futures traded on the ICE steadied on Wednesday as risk appetite improved thanks to easing inflation fears globally. Coffee and cocoa also rose.
European companies are exploring ways to replace the gallium and germanium supply put at risk by China's export curbs after pressure from EU authorities, but the industry says incentives will be needed to make critical mineral production viable.
U.S. stock indexes were set to extend Tuesday's big rally after cooling producer prices supported views that the Federal Reserve has finished raising interest rates, while Target shares surged following an upbeat holiday-quarter forecast.
An independent safety review team named by the Federal Aviation Administration after a series of close-call air incidents called for "urgent action" and made a series of recommendations on Wednesday to boost safety.
U.S. soybean inched down on Wednesday after setting a new 2-1/2-month high as investors weighed torrid weather in Brazilian crop belts and brisk demand for U.S. supplies.
TJX Cos raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, boosted by steady demand from budget-conscious customers looking for promotional deals and bargains ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season.
Raw sugar futures traded on the ICE exchange rose on Wednesday as risk appetite improved thanks to easing inflation fears globally. Cocoa also rose, while coffee was mixed.
FranceAgriMer on Wednesday raised its forecast for French soft wheat exports outside the EU in 2023/24, but also lifted its season-end stocks estimate to a six year high on lower forecasts for intra-EU shipments and domestic livestock feed demand.
Dubai's main airport expects a surge in its Q4 traffic, due in part to a rebound in passengers from China, the CEO of operator Dubai Airports said on Wednesday, as the Gulf hub remains on track to surpass pre-pandemic numbers for the full year.
Copper prices touched a near-six week high on Wednesday after positive industrial production data from top consumer China boosted sentiment, but gains were constrained by weakness in the country's property sector and a higher dollar.