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.
India has signed contracts to export about 500,000 metric tons of new season basmati rice to cash in on robust demand from top buyers in Europe and the Middle East, traders said on Wednesday.
Germany's refined sugar production from beets in the 2023/24 season now finishing is forecast to rise to about 4.24 million metric tons, up some 9.8% from 3.86 million tons last season, Germany's sugar industry association WVZ said in its third harvest forecast on Wednesday.
Organisers of Euro 2024 on Wednesday unveiled the official ball for the continental tournament next year, with its colourful pattern designed to reflect the energy of the event and with built-in technology to assist in VAR decisions.
Insurance broker Marsh, Lloyd's of London [SOLYD.UL] insurers and Ukrainian state banks have launched a programme to cut the cost of claims for damage to ships and crew transporting grain through the Black Sea corridor, Marsh said on Wednesday.
Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday increased its forecast of French soft wheat exports outside the European Union in 2023/24 to 10.1 million metric tons from 9.8 million projected last month, now just 0.5% below last season's level.