Yukos crisis pushes oil prices to two-decade highs
U S crude hits new highs as Russia may halt Yukos production threatening 2 percent of world oil. Sep WTI rises to 43.05 before easing to 42.90 as Brent reaches 39.68. Analysts warn global stocks and reserves could be tapped if Yukos shuts down.
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Fed notes soft patch as economy slows in June and July
The Fed’s beige book finds economic activity weakened across many districts in June and early July, with retail sales down and durable goods orders up only 0.7 percent. Analysts expect a modest rate hike path while Greenspan argues the slowdown should be temporary amid hopeful hiring gains.
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Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices slip in regional market
Eastern Cornbelt hog prices declined across several thickness grades with 0.5 inch bf at 75.00 to 85.06, 0.6 inch bf 73.50 to 83.71, 0.7 inch bf 72.00 to 82.35, 0.8 inch bf 72.00 to 80.99, and 0.9 inch bf 69.50 to 79.72. Today's negotiated purchases totaled 13,378 Illinois Direct Hogs.
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Grain futures tumble on Chicago Board of Trade declines
Soybean futures dropped sharply amid overall grain price declines on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for September delivery fell to 3.14 a bushel, September corn to 2.18, September oats to 1.25, and August soybeans to 6.27 a bushel.
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Live Hogs Market Update With Price Ranges
Trading steady to 1.00 higher with moderate demand and offerings. Lows 300-400 lbs 46.00-48.00, 400-500 lbs 47.00-49.00, 500-600 lbs 49.00-51.00, over 600 lbs 51.00-53.00. Boars under 300 lbs 35.00-40.00, over 300 lbs 10.00-16.00.
Wall Street ends higher as late rally offsets oil highs
A late-day buying surge turned a downbeat session in New York stocks into a gain, lifting blue chips while tech remained weak. Oil futures topped 48 dollars, a 21 year high, fueling inflation fears as analysts cited programmed trading and bargain hunting amid a cautious earnings season.
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Cosine Stock Prices Genel SnMc Gillet
The report lists mixed moves in cosine stock prices for Genel SnMc Gillet and associated firms. Trading showed slight gains for some holdings while others slipped. Investors monitor commodities linked to these entities amid market volatility.
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