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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will host the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium from August 27 to 29 at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming. This year's theme, "Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy," is expected to draw heavy participation …
Cocoa futures rose 5.28% to $6,078 per tonne, supported by a weaker US dollar and falling inventories, alongside growing concerns over the 2026/27 crop outlook. Although the current season has seen a substantial improvement in supply, traders are increasingly pricing in the possibility of …
Corn rose 1.20% to $4.645 per bushel as strongDemandand tighterSupplyforecasts supported prices. The USDA raised its 2025/26 US corn export forecast by 75 million bushels to a record 3.4 billion, citing robust demand from Mexico and other major importers. The scale of that upward …
Crude oil rose to $84.7011 a barrel on Monday, up 2.3011 points, or 2.79%, on the day, as traders weighed continued geopolitical tensions against signs that more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz than markets had initially expected. The gain extends a …
US gasoline futures rose 2.65% to $3.2684 per gallon, reaching a three-week high, as Middle East peace talks stalled and rhetoric between Washington and Tehran hardened further. Iran warned of further escalation if the US fails to fully implement an interim deal, while the …
Heating oil rose 3.89% to $4.4493 per gallon on Monday, its highest level since April 2026, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed while talks between the US and Iran remained at a standstill. The move stands in some contrast to crude oil, …
Gold rose 0.97% toward $4,417.82 an ounce on Monday, extending gains from the previous session as subdued US economic data reduced expectations for an imminent Federal ReserveInterest Ratehike. Data released last week pointed to tame US inflation, while consumer sentiment and retail sales both …
US natural gas prices fell 1.14% to $2.7018 per million British thermal units on Monday, their lowest level since August 7, as milder weather forecasts and expectations for larger storage injections weighed on the market. The decline stands in contrast to the broader energy …
The US defence secretary is facing criticism over reports of poor conditions and declining troop morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East whose troubles have become emblematic of the protracted conflict with Iran. The controversy erupted this …
The cost of shipping goods through many of the world's maritime chokepoints has surged over the past month, driven by the combined effects of war and climate change. A pricing agency tracking freight rates said the dual impact of conflict and low water levels …
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