Brazilian oil workers vow strike end not to break
In Brasilia, oil workers defy a government order to return to work after the Supreme Labor Tribunal ruled the May wage strike illegal. Petrobras fired 25 employees including union leaders, while unions at nine refineries kept striking. Production fell to 315,000 barrels of crude, 42 percent of normal output, with refinery product output down 190,000 barrels.
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Panhandle cattle feedlot activity and mixed national hog quotes
Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma feedlots show limited test slaughter with prices 1.00-2.00 lower as buyers’ inquiries fade. Reported weekly totals reach 92,100 head with 4,300 formulated cattle and 1,800 previously contracted cattle to ship. National stockyards note hogs steady to higher for 1-3 230-260 lb at 36.30-37.00, with sow and boar ranges listed. Omaha quotes show hogs 50 higher for 1100s and mixed cattle values across weights.
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Commodities Open High Low Settle Change
Commodities data shows 1,000 barrels valued per barrel on NYM with opening, high, low and settle figures plus price change. No further details provided in readable text.
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Texas grain markets end mixed on flat soybean decline
Texas Plains grain bids eased for soybeans while sorghum and corn held pattern as Wichita area reports show steady to modest gains. Wheat edged higher in Fort Worth and Springfield bids. Houston cash grain notes reflect firm soybean activity with mixed futures and steady open interest across contracts.
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Thursday's Closing Posted Spot in oil markets
A market report notes Thursday closing figures for West Texas Sour North Sea Brent and Alaska North Slope crude, with closing prices shown as 18.59 and 18.33 respectively. The data reflects daily shifts in benchmark oils and regional blends across major production areas.
Iraq smuggling oil ship stopped near Bahrain by U S Navy
The U S Navy halted the Hondu ran-flag Mai in the Persian Gulf as it sailed from Iraq with suspected contraband oil. Officials say the ship carried over 20 000 barrels and is under regional berthing talks while the U N Sanctions Committee reviews the case.
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Oil prices fall as traders trigger late day selloff
Oil futures slid on Thursday with June light crude at 19.41 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, down .34. Analysts cited psychological barriers and speculative selling as investors closed positions after earlier bets on a price runup.
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