“`htmlAh, the stock market. A bastion of calm, predictable rationality. Or, at least, it was before the former (and potentially future) President Donald J. Trump decided his preferred method of economic policy dissemination would be, once again, his personal social media platform, Truth Social. On October 10th and 11th, 2025, the financial world was treated to a masterclass in market-moving pronouncements, proving that a single post can still send algorithms into a tailspin and wipe billions off the books f ...

Tariffs have come down significantly since then as tensions have eased. In May, after a series of trade talks, Mr Trump reduced levies on Chinese goods to 30pc. Analysts had been hoping for progress on a trade deal with the two leaders scheduled to meet in South Korea at the end of the month.The US imposed tariffs as high as 145pc on Chinese goods earlier this year in the wake of Mr Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. Beijing responded in kind with levies on US imports of 125pc, sending global markets into a ...

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are few bigger losers than soyabean farmers in America. But Brazil's producers have found a way of profiting from the upheaval https://t.co/mHiVxNAndvPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/XR5wCinV4O ...

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are few bigger losers than soyabean farmers in America. But Brazil's producers have found a way of profiting from the upheaval https://t.co/6F21Sj4U3z ...

Ah, Friday, October 10, 2025. A day that began with the usual market jitters, perhaps a whisper of optimism, only to be promptly flattened by the digital thunder of a Truth Social post. Former President Donald Trump, ever the maestro of market mayhem, once again took to his preferred platform to announce, or rather, threaten, a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese goods. The financial world, seemingly caught off guard despite years of practice, responded with the predictable grace of a falling piano.The ...

So, Tyler, back up a little bit here and give us some context for this post. Right, Exactly, Scarlett. So in recent days, we actually have seen Beijing move to unveil some new export curbs when it comes to critical and rare earth minerals, expanding both the elements and the technology on its control list.It's also a move to require overseas exporters of items that have even trace trace amounts of Chinese source critical minerals in them to apply for separate export licenses. And that is considered to be a ...

The soybean market closed 5 to 7 ¼ cents in the red on Thursday.  The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 6 cents lower at $9.47 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 90 cents to $1.10 in the front months. There were another 61 deliveries against October meal overnight. Soy Oil was down 54 to 59 points on the day amid pressure from crude oil. The CBOT reported 11 deliveries for October bean oil overnight. November soybeans have averaged $10.21 so far through the 7 trade sessions in October, with the fu ...

Farmers today face a challenging economic landscape, grappling with low commodity prices and soaring input costs. Among these, fertilizer stands out, often accounting for 20 to 30% of the total cost of producing crops like corn and soybeans. This significant expense isn't just a concern during planting season.It's a year- round risk that demands a proactive approach. The traditional cycles of spring and fall fertilizer application don't capture the full picture. Factors like weather, crop quality, market dy ...

Soybeans are down 5 to 6 cents so far on Thursday morning. The soybean market saw gains of 4 to 7 ½ cents on Wednesday, led by the front months. Daily open interest data hinted at new buying interest, up 19,222 contracts on the higher price action.  The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 8 1/4 cents higher at $9.53 1/2. Soymeal futures were 30 cents to $1.90 higher in the front months .with back months steady to 60 cents lower. There were another 61 deliveries against October meal overnight. So ...

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. labor market is showing significant signs of cooling, with online job postings falling sharply and alternative Wall Street data indicating a loss of steam, including a reported decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs last month.Gold prices have retreated from record highs near $4,000 an ounce due to profit-taking and a stronger dollar, after a "torrid rally" that saw the precious metal gain 47-50% this year, its strongest annual advance since 1979.U.S. soybean farmers are in "panic mode" ...