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Spain just opened a door America slammed shut
You can wall the rival out and buy yourself time, or you can let the rival in and try to learn something before it eats you.
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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Rising ICE Inventories
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -13 (-0.23%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +1 (+0.02%).
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Stocks Pressured as Middle East Hostilities Boost Inflation Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.04%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU2…
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U.S. condemns China's 'dangerous and aggressive' acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal
The U.S. condemned what it termed China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the contested South China Sea waters, after Manila said a Chinese coast guard officer repeatedly struck a…
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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
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Ecopetrol resumes tender offer for 25% stake in Brava Energia
BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary, Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil LTDA, published on the B3 Securities Exchange in…
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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
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Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues
Cyclospora, a parasite that causes “explosive” diarrhea, has surged to unusually high levels this year, as dozens of states face outbreaks and authorities race to investigate the source.
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Cotton Holding Higher at Monday’s Midday
Cotton futures are up 34 to 63 points so at Monday’s midday. Crude oil is up another 24 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.239.
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Stocks Edge Higher as Chipmakers Rebound
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.86%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.43%, …
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Cotton Holds onto Gains on Monday
Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209.
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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.18% on Monday. The dollar strengthened on Monday as escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prom…
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Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25) today is down -0.03 (-0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25) is up +0.60 (+0.11%).
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Delays to Brazil’s Harvest Push Coffee Prices Higher
Coffee prices moved higher on Monday amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Last Friday, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 64% complete as of July 15, behind last year’s comparable leve…
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Corn Rallying Again Out of the Weekend
Corn price action is 7 to 8 cents higher so far on Monday morning after gapping higher on Sunday night. Futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday to close near the highs of the day, up 2 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across mo…
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Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.20%, …
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Cocoa Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Rising ICE Inventories
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26) on Monday closed down -13 (-0.23%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26) closed up +1 (+0.02%).
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Why cheap Chinese AI models could actually be a boon for Nvidia, Micron and other chip stocks
AI stocks continue to interest investors, thanks to industry momentum and appealing valuations.
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Cattle Finding Some Buyers on Monday with Beef Bouncing at Midday
Live cattle futures are up $1.50 to $2.12 so far at Monday’s midday. Cash trade settled in at $238-240 in the north last week, with Southern trade at $237-238. Feeder cattle futures are $3.87 to $4.75 higher across the …
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Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said investors are underestimating the risks facing the global economy and that he wouldn't buy either equities or long-dated U.S. Treasurys at their current prices.
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AAON Enters Oversold Territory
In trading on Tuesday, shares of AAON, Inc. (Symbol: AAON) entered into oversold territory, hitting an RSI reading of 29.1, after changing hands as low as $78.12 per share. By comparison, the current RSI reading of the …
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Trump imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods over alleged trade discrimination
The U.S. is imposing additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods in response to alleged trade discrimination against multiple U.S. products and industries, senior Trump administration officials said Monday.
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Broader Market Boosted by Chipmaker Strength
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.20%, …
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Wheat Showing Modest Monday Morning Strength
Wheat is trading with modest 2 to 5 cent gains so far on Monday. The wheat complex was in rally mode to close out the week, finishing higher in all three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 ¾ to 9 ½ cents higher acr…