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Weather Risks Underpin Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.23 (+1.10%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +4.40 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today and remain just below recent significant highs. Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks, with NY sugar...

Barchart · Oct 15

Dodgers need historic comeback against Brewers for three-peat World Series dream

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Wednesday to build a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, leaving the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell off Blake Snell in the seventh inning sparked a…

The Independent UK · Oct 15

India's August balance of payments surplus swings to $45.4 billion from $5.6 billion deficit

India's balance of payments showed a surplus of $45.4 billion in August, despite a current account deficit. Net transfers, which include remittances, increased to $12.8 billion compared to the previous year. The capital account saw inflows of $50.6 billion, significantly higher than last year's $0.5 billion. Central bank measures to…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Sugar Prices Fall on Long Liquidation Pressures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.27 (-1.28%) on Wednesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.25%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved sharply lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a...

Barchart · Oct 14

IMF Urges U.S. to Cut Deficits as Bond Yields Surge, Tells China to Move Away From Export-Led Growth

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the United States and China must address structural imbalances that are putting increasing pressure on global financial markets.

International Business Times · Oct 14

Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is down -0.11 (-0.52%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -3.90 (-0.69%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1.5-year high spurred...

Barchart · Oct 14

India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-months

India's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that Indian exports to China saw a remarkable increase of 40.7 percent during this timeframe. Overall, bilateral trade has expanded by 25.4 percent, as China’s exports to…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

We are working to develop relations with China once again: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India seeks to improve relations with China, ensuring fair deals. Bilateral trade between India and China reached USD 127.7 billion, which reflects significant growth in exports and imports. Furthermore, Goyal expressed concerns regarding the widening trade deficit and tightened FDI policies due…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidation

ECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consolidation rather than relying on central bank bond intervention. Speaking in Bangkok, Lagarde noted that while elevated Eurozone inflation persists due to energy costs, growth projections remain modestly resilient.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs rise

The IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% of GDP. Rising bond yields and borrowing costs are adding to fiscal pressures and limiting room to tackle future economic shocks.

The Economic Times · Oct 14