Copper prices slipped on Thursday after strong U.S. data left investors worrying whether interest rates had peaked as hoped, while worries persisted about lacklustre demand in China.
At least eight people have died, one was missing and nearly a dozen others wounded after a silo exploded on Wednesday at an agricultural co-operative in southern Brazil, the government of Parana state said in a statement on Thursday.
At least eight people have died and another is still missing after a silo exploded on Wednesday at an agricultural co-operative in southern Brazil, the government of Parana state said in a statement on Thursday.
New York cocoa hit a new 12-year high on Wednesday as speculators piled back into the market as concerns over future supplies prevailed, while robusta coffee also rallied.
Italy's Prada posted 20% growth at constant exchange rate in first half sales, slightly below consensus, but profitability jumped by more than expected.
Copper prices edged higher on Thursday on optimism that U.S. interest rates have peaked, but the gains were capped by continued worries over lacklustre demand in China after more weak data.
Prices of rice exported from Vietnam and Thailand soared to their highest in more than a decade this week, as India's export curbs sparked worries about supply of the staple.
Southwest Airlines on Thursday warned of higher labor costs for the year and signaled softer pricing for the current quarter, stoking worries that rising operational expenses could add to a potential hit to travel demand from strained household budgets.
Southwest Airlines on Thursday warned of higher labor costs for the year and signaled softer pricing for the current quarter, stoking worries that rising operational expenses could add to a potential hit to travel demand from strained household budgets.
Chocolate and coffee makers including Italy's Lavazza and Cadbury-maker Mondelez are concerned about the "practicalities" of a new European Union law aimed at stopping deforestation.
A container ship has refuelled with bio-methanol at the world's largest bunkering hub Singapore, the first such operation to have taken place at the city-state, its port authority said on Thursday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told African leaders he would gift them tens of thousands of tons of grain within months despite Western sanctions which he said made it harder for Moscow to export its grain and fertilisers.
Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third consecutive session on Thursday, dragged by a firmer ringgit and cheaper Indonesia-origin cargoes, although losses were capped by stronger Dalian soyoil and crude oil.
Digital rights group NOYB on Thursday filed a complaint against Ryanair, alleging that the airline is violating customers' data protection rights by using facial recognition to verify their identity when booking through online travel agents.
U.S. poultry producers say they face prolonged economic pain from avian flu despite going months without infections in flocks, as China and some smaller importers fail to lift trade bans implemented during the nation's worst-ever outbreak of the virus.
African Union chair Azali Assoumani appealed for "peaceful co-existence" between Russia and Ukraine in a speech at a Russia-Africa summit on Thursday, saying this would save the lives of those who depend on food supplies from the two countries.
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) reported a record first-quarter net profit on Thursday, nearly doubling, boosted by strong demand for overseas travel following the removal of pandemic-related curbs across the world.