Coffee markets fell last week amid ongoing harvests in Brazil, Indonesia, and completed harvests in Vietnam. Despite cold weather in Brazil, damage was minimal. Prices have...
The stock market hit new highs despite global tensions, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and TSX leading. Oil collapsed amid a brief Mideast conflict. Energy and...
Cocoa markets fell sharply Friday and ended the week lower due to speculative selling. While Asia and Central America show increased production potential, Ivory Coast and...
The surprise U.S. bombing of Iran shifts global dynamics, raising fears of wider war and economic disruption. Key concerns include oil and gold spikes, stock market...
Sugar prices dipped in New York and held steady in London. China remained an active buyer. Drier weather in Brazil accelerated the cane harvest. India and...
The Fourth Turning by Strauss and Howe outlines recurring 85-year historical cycles of societal change, each with four 20-year eras—High, Awakening, Unraveling, and Crisis. The current...
Cotton prices rose slightly on Friday and for the week, supported by U.S. economic data. Rain forecasts in Texas and poor export sales capped gains. Gap’s...
Jamie Dimon warns the bond market may collapse due to unsustainable U.S. debt, deficits, and spending. Federal debt could hit $46.7 trillion by 2029. Rising interest...
Rice prices rose last week with upward trends on weekly and daily charts, driven by speculative short covering. Export and domestic demand remain weak, limiting price...
Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy, faces mounting debt with a government debt-to-GDP ratio near 260% and rising inflation. Despite strong exports, a rapidly aging population and...