U.S. Potato Council
Washington D.C. – The U.S. potato industry is reeling from profound disappointment following the latest trade negotiations with Japan, which once again failed to secure market access for fresh American potatoes. Despite decades of persistent advocacy, the new U.S.-Japan trade agreement conspicuously omitted any provisions to open
US-China Trade
The recent "Deal on Economic and Trade Relations" between the United States and China, announced in late October and early November 2025, has sent a wave of cautious optimism through global agricultural commodity markets. This framework agreement aims to dial back years of trade hostilities, with China committing
Oil Prices
The global financial landscape is currently grappling with a significant downturn in oil prices, a phenomenon that has profound economic and political implications. As of October 31, 2025, Brent crude is trading around $64.49 per barrel, an 11.78% decrease year-on-year, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude hovers around
S&P 500
The S&P 500 index has embarked on an unprecedented ascent, consistently shattering records and demonstrating a remarkable display of market strength as of late October 2025. This sustained rally has propelled the benchmark to new all-time highs, sparking both investor euphoria and cautious analysis across financial markets. The
Stock Market
As October 28, 2025, draws to a close, the U.S. stock market stands at a pivotal moment, with all three major indices—the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite—closing at or near unprecedented record highs. This remarkable surge, fueled by a confluence
LandBridge
LandBridge (NYSE:LB) has recently experienced a significant surge in its stock valuation, reflecting an encouraging rebound in crude oil prices. This positive momentum is largely attributed to a softening stance on U.S. import tariffs, particularly concerning trade relations with China, which has alleviated broader market fears and bolstered
trade policy
As of October 22, 2025, the specter of President Trump's trade policies once again looms large over the American agricultural sector, threatening to push farm input costs to unprecedented levels and casting a long shadow over farmer profitability. Following a tumultuous period between 2018 and 2020 marked by
Financial Markets
New York, NY – October 20, 2025 – A wave of optimism swept through financial markets today as Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked upwards, signaling a positive start to the trading day. This broad market sentiment was further amplified by a remarkable surge in the stock of Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF), which
Japan
Tokyo, Japan – October 16, 2025 – Japan's core machinery orders, a crucial barometer for future capital expenditure, recorded a month-on-month decline of 0.9% in August, a figure that, while still a contraction, was significantly smaller than the sharp 4.6% decrease observed in July 2025. This latest report,
Soft Commodities
The global soft commodities sector experienced a quarter of divergent fortunes in Q3 2025, with a composite index showing a modest uptick amidst a broader year-to-date bearish trend. While gains in coffee and orange juice futures provided some buoyancy, the majority of the sector continued to grapple with corrections from
Basic Materials
The S&P 500 Basic Materials sector, often a bellwether for global economic health, is currently showcasing a tale of two distinct trajectories, as evidenced by the contrasting performances of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE: WFG) and Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG). While the sector as a whole
Bunge
New York, NY – October 15, 2025 – Shares of Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) experienced a significant surge today, climbing over 12% to $92.71, positioning the agribusiness giant as a top performer in the S&P 500. This dramatic uptick is directly linked to a pivotal announcement by former