WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices rose slightly more than expected in August as energy prices recorded their first increase since March, government data showed on Thursday, calming fears of deflation for now. The Labor Department said the seasonally adjusted index for prices paid at the farm and factory gate increased 0.4 percent,… read more
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Initial jobless Claims (9/16/2010) – Futures News, Futures Broker
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – U.S. claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, dropping to a two-month low, according a government report on Thursday that hinted at some stability in the labor market. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 450,000, the lowest since the week ended July 10,… read more
Crude Oil Inventories – Futures News
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S crude oil inventories last week fell unexpectedly as refineries ramped up their utilization rates, a government report showed on Thursday. Distillate and gasoline stocks also fell in the week to Sept. 3, as distillate output slipped and total product demand over the last four weeks rose 0.7 percent… read more
Initial Jobless Claims – Futures News (9/9/2010)
New filings for jobless benefits tumble By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren’t resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum. The Labor Department says new claims… read more
Futures News – New Homes Sales rebound sharply.
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded strongly in June from the prior month’s record low, government data showed on Monday, driving the number of houses on the market to their lowest level in nearly 42 years. KEY POINTS: * The Commerce Department said sales jumped 23.6… read more
Futures Broker / Grain News and Calls
By Andrew Johnson Jr. Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–Soybean futures are expected to start Wednesday’s day session on firm footing, buoyed by supportive technicals and weather uncertainties for the developing U.S. crop. Overnight, Chicago Board of Trade July soybeans were 1 1/2 cents lower at $10.29, August soybeans were 3 1/2 cents higher… read more
Futures Broker / Grain Report and Calls
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)–Friday’s U.S. Department of Agriculture ending stocks data were deemed by traders and analysts to be slightly bearish for Chicago board of Trade soybean, corn and wheat futures. The report did not provide any surprises, with a drop in world ending stocks or corn and wheat seen priced in the market considering the… read more
Futures Broker/ Grain Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Agriculture Department released its acreage report on Wednesday. Following are highlights from the report. Corn Planted Acreage Up 2 Percent from 2009 Soybean Acreage Up 2 Percent All Wheat Acreage Down 8 Percent All Cotton Acreage Up 19 Percent Corn planted area for all purposes in 2010 is… read more
Futures Broker / Grain Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers could harvest 13.2 billion bushels of corn, the Agriculture Department’s annual report on plantings indicated on Wednesday, implying harvest could be 1 percent smaller than its forecast earlier this month, but still narrowly topping last year’s record. Soybean harvest could be 3.3 billion bushels, up 1 percent from… read more
Futures News / Grain Calls and News
WHEAT – Up 1 to 2 cents per bushel. Short-covering support as market remains heavily loaded with fund shorts. USDA’s export sales report also supportive. Gains limited by plentiful supplies of wheat as noted by Thursday’s IGC report and a firm dollar. CORN – Up 2 to 3 cents per bushel. Short-covering technical rebound after… read more