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COMMODITIESSoybeans hit a record high for a third successive day, then slid on expectations that warm, dry weather in the U.S. Midwest will help crops bounce back after last month's floods. Crude oil briefly rose to a new record near $146 (U.S.) a barrel but gold, silver and copper futures fell. CLOSING PRICES (SPOT) Friday, July 04, 2008
The party's over for Canadian spendthriftsCanadian consumers, facing softer job creation and a chill in the housing sector, are likely to rein in the spending that has fuelled the economy, economists say.Record energy prices and rising food costs could spook consumers into an even sharper pullback, they caution, though the situation now is not dire. Thursday, July 03, 2008
High-flying coal stocks take major tumbleCanadian coal producers suffered a mammoth meltdown yesterday as the bright prospects that have driven the sector to massive gains began to dim on fears the stocks rose too far too fast and demand may deteriorate. Thursday, July 03, 2008
COMMODITIESSoybeans hit a record high for a second successive session on concerns the flood-battered U.S. Midwest may produce lower yields, straining supplies at a time of booming world demand. Crude oil climbed $2 (U.S.) a barrel. Gold, silver, copper and agriculture futures also rose. Thursday, July 03, 2008
DOW JONES NEWSWIREASIA G3 BOND OUTLOOK: Investors Are Choosey In Tough MarketFriday, July 04, 2008
US Commodities: Gold Slides As Dollar Jumps; Grains MixedThursday, July 03, 2008
Canada Afternoon: C$ Ends Lower As USD Rallies GloballyThursday, July 03, 2008
UPDATE:Hungary Rejects Opposition Plans On Food,Fuel Tax CutsThursday, July 03, 2008
OIL CONGRESS:Saudi Oil Min:Saudis For Dialogue With ConsumersThursday, July 03, 2008
US Commodities: Gold Up Slightly As Oil Climbs; Grains SurgeWednesday, July 02, 2008
2nd UPDATE:BOE Bean: Market Dislocation Probably Further To RunWednesday, July 02, 2008
UPDATE: World Bank Head Urges G8 To Act On Food, Oil CrisisWednesday, July 02, 2008
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