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US LNG exports to Europe decline as Asia prices surge

By Curtis WilliamsFor the first time in nearly two years, less than half of U.S. LNG exports last month went to Europe as stronger prices in Asia and record imports by Egypt diverted cargoes, according to preliminary ship-tracking data from LSEG.The shift marks the first time since July 2024 that E…

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Basis bids steady amid light farmer selling

Spot hard red winter wheat basis bids were flat in the U.S. Plains states on Wednesday as farmers took advantage of a bounce in wheat futures to sell off their crop.Basis values are quoted against futures in cts/bu:NOTES:H = March, K = May, N = July, U = SeptemberZ = December; UNQ = Unquoted bids0…

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Corn, soy bids higher; basis rolls

Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were steady to higher in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday as elevators, processors and river terminals rolled basis bids forward ahead of the expiration of the Chicago Board of Trade July contracts.Basis values are quoted against CBOT futures in cts/bu:NOTE: 0 = O…

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Corn, soy bids steady-higher as futures rise

Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were flat to higher in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday as some farmers took advantage of a rally in corn and soybean futures to sell off some of their old crop.Basis values are quoted against CBOT futures in cents/bu:NOTE: 0 = Option Price, UNC = Unchanged, UNQ…

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Fed's Warsh says any balance sheet policy change won't be a surprise

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that while he has not changed his mind that a large central bank balance sheet should be shrunk, any notable change in policy on this matter will take time and be well communicated.“Decisions will be well deliberated publicly, well understood…

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Italy's state sector deficit narrows y/y in June

Italy posted a state sector budget deficit of €13.6 billion ($15.5 billion) in June compared to a shortfall of €17.9 billion in the same month last year, the Treasury said in a statement on Wednesday.($1 = 0.8784 euros)

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USMCA did not deliver on reducing U.S. trade deficit, senior administration official says

The trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico did not adequately lower U.S. trade deficit with its North American neighbors, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday as Washington announced the U.S. would not renew the deal.The official said the administration was not inte…

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