Japan finmin Kato say he is aware of rising interest rates

Japan finmin Kato say he is aware of rising interest rates. Referring to Japanese Government Bond

SK plans 8.1% budget hike for AI, boosting spending to $524B. Deficit widens to 4% GDP, debt to 51.6%. Traders eye growth vs. fiscal risk.

iveBytes US VP Vance confirms the end of Federal Reserve independence. "I don't think we allow bureaucrats to make decisions about monetary policy and interest rates. POTUS is much better".

Corn futures climb 3-4 cents on tight supplies & strong export sales. Coffee & cocoa prices surge on dwindling inventories & weather woes.

Wheat futures rise on export sales & dwindling ICE coffee inventories. Cocoa jumps on Ivory Coast weather. Traders eye month-end.

Live cattle futures dip $2.30-$6.20; feeder cattle down $2.50-$3.60. Coffee & cocoa rally on tight supplies.

Lean hog futures climb on strong export sales, despite falling national hog prices. Coffee & cocoa rally on tight supplies.