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NYSE Euronext turns to palette amid exchange war 14 May 2012
While peers such as CME Group unveil 22-hours trading and new products, NYSE Euronext, operator of European ag commodity markets, refreshes its logo |
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Sugar futures show 'clear signal' for price rises 14 May 2012
A tumble in speculators' net long position in raw sugar futures and options has created scope for buying which seasonal charts indicate is nigh |
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NZ dairy herd grows 10 times as fast as human one 14 May 2012
New Zealand's dairy cattle now outnumber its human residents by 1.4 to one, encouraged by high milk returns, and at the expense of sheep and beef |
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ISO unveils triple boost to sugar supply hopes 11 May 2012
The group lifts ideas on world sugar surpluses in 2011-12 and 2012-13, and says there is only a "remote" chance of a deficit the next season too |
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Brokers line up to cast doubt on US corn, soy data 11 May 2012
Commentators from Goldman Sachs to the University of Illinois raise doubts about official US crop estimates, changing dynamics in futures markets |
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Two reasons why crop price falls will be restrained 11 May 2012
OK, the US has outlined a future of ample supplies of the likes of corn and cotton, and low prices. But that does not mean this scenario will happen |
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EU, US producers brace for turn in China hog cycle 11 May 2012
The centuries-old hog cycle, gone missing in the US, is alive and kicking in China - and will play a big part in determing Western pork sector profits |
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Cotton futures tumble on prospect of record stocks 10 May 2012
US officials foresee world cotton inventories ending 2012-13 above 70m bales - and farmgate prices potentially falling to 65 cents a pound |
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Noble deepens cloud over Asian commodities giants 10 May 2012
Noble becomes Asia's second commodities house in hours to unveil falling earnings. Agriculture profits tumble despite soaring cotton, coffee volumes |
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Wilmar dents hopes for China crush margin revival 10 May 2012
Shares in Asia's top farm commodities trader plunge to a three-year low after it reports losses in oilseed processing, and forecasts further strug |
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Dean Foods lifts guidance, sending shares soaring 9 May 2012
Dean Foods stock hits a two-year high after the dairy giant, boosted by falling milk costs, says its "cautious optimism has turned less cautious" |
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Glencore flags revival in cotton but not biodiesel 9 May 2012
The commodities giant says its cotton operations have returned to profit. But margins in oilseed crushing remain "challenging" |
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