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Print - 2017-07-23
Utility sector: private investment

Utility sector: private investment

The privatisation of distribution companies (Discos) has consistently been part of the power sector's Master Plan. Not only does the measure attract foreign direct investment into the country, it stands to accelerate efforts to bridge the gap between dema
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Self-rule for Filipino Muslims

Self-rule for Filipino Muslims

Who would know the plight of Filipino Muslims better than President Rodrigo Duterte. For 22 years of his political life, he was mayor of a city in the province of Mindanao. It is encouraging to know that he has pledged to fast-track new legislation granti
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Chinese support for two-state solution

Chinese support for two-state solution

Peace could be restored in the Middle East only through the resolution of the Palestine dispute, but, in recent years the question has not been high on the foreign policy agendas of either China or India. Not any longer. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Israeli forces raid home of Palestinian attacker

Israeli forces raid home of Palestinian attacker

Israeli security forces on Saturday raided the home of the Palestinian attacker who stabbed to death three Israelis and restricted movement for Palestinians from his West Bank village, the military said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said security force
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Israeli forces raid home of Palestinian attacker

Israeli forces raid home of Palestinian attacker

Israeli security forces on Saturday raided the home of the Palestinian attacker who stabbed to death three Israelis and restricted movement for Palestinians from his West Bank village, the military said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said security force
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Son of Afghan Taliban leader dies carrying out suicide attack

Son of Afghan Taliban leader dies carrying out suicide attack

The son of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada died on Thursday carrying out a suicide attack in the province of Helmand in southern Afghanistan, one of the insurgent movement's main spokesmen said. Abdur Rahman, 23, also known as Hafiz Khalid, d
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Son of Afghan Taliban leader dies carrying out suicide attack

Son of Afghan Taliban leader dies carrying out suicide attack

The son of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada died on Thursday carrying out a suicide attack in the province of Helmand in southern Afghanistan, one of the insurgent movement's main spokesmen said. Abdur Rahman, 23, also known as Hafiz Khalid, d
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PM''s package for exporters in limbo
Cotton

PM''s package for exporters in limbo

The implementation of Prime Minister''s incentives package for exporters is in limbo as the government has so far released only Rs 2.99 billion to textile sector for duty drawbacks on local taxes against the verified claims of Rs 12 billion submitted by e
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PM's package for exporters in limbo
Cotton

PM's package for exporters in limbo

The implementation of Prime Minister's incentives package for exporters is in limbo as the government has so far released only Rs 2.99 billion to textile sector for duty drawbacks on local taxes against the verified claims of Rs 12 billion submitted by ex
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PM's package for exporters in limbo
Cotton

PM's package for exporters in limbo

The implementation of Prime Minister's incentives package for exporters is in limbo as the government has so far released only Rs 2.99 billion to textile sector for duty drawbacks on local taxes against the verified claims of Rs 12 billion submitted by ex
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Trump talks pardons, lashes special counsel about Russia probe

Trump talks pardons, lashes special counsel about Russia probe

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to complain about the special counsel investigating possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia while insisting that he, as president, has "complete power to pardon." Trump, who defeated Democra
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Trump talks pardons, lashes special counsel about Russia probe

Trump talks pardons, lashes special counsel about Russia probe

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to complain about the special counsel investigating possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia while insisting that he, as president, has "complete power to pardon." Trump, who defeated Democra
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Free Iranian citizens, Iran tells US in response to Trump

Free Iranian citizens, Iran tells US in response to Trump

Iran demanded on Saturday that the United States release Iranians detained there, a day after US president Donald Trump called on the Islamic Republic to release three US citizens. "America should quickly release Iranian prisoners in the country," foreign
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Free Iranian citizens, Iran tells US in response to Trump

Free Iranian citizens, Iran tells US in response to Trump

Iran demanded on Saturday that the United States release Iranians detained there, a day after US president Donald Trump called on the Islamic Republic to release three US citizens. "America should quickly release Iranian prisoners in the country," foreign
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
India''s Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

India''s Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

The state government in India''s capital told Philip Morris International Inc and other tobacco companies on Saturday to remove all advertisements from tobacco shops in the city, warning them of legal action if they do not comply.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
India's Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

India's Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

The state government in India's capital told Philip Morris International Inc and other tobacco companies on Saturday to remove all advertisements from tobacco shops in the city, warning them of legal action if they do not comply.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
India's Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

India's Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

The state government in India's capital told Philip Morris International Inc and other tobacco companies on Saturday to remove all advertisements from tobacco shops in the city, warning them of legal action if they do not comply.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Russia, Iran & North Korea: US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill

Russia, Iran & North Korea: US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill

US Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and now also North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday. The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act passed the Sen
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Russia, Iran & North Korea: US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill

Russia, Iran & North Korea: US lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill

US Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and now also North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday. The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act passed the Sen
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Doklam issue: Basit meets China and Bhutan ambassadors?

Doklam issue: Basit meets China and Bhutan ambassadors?

A month into the border standoff between India and China at the tri-junction with Bhutan, Pakistan's envoy Abdul Basit is learnt to have met the Chinese and Bhutanese envoys in New Delhi this week, according to Indian media.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Doklam issue: Basit meets China and Bhutan ambassadors?

Doklam issue: Basit meets China and Bhutan ambassadors?

A month into the border standoff between India and China at the tri-junction with Bhutan, Pakistan's envoy Abdul Basit is learnt to have met the Chinese and Bhutanese envoys in New Delhi this week, according to Indian media.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Sindh Home Minister is employee of Dubai firm too?

Sindh Home Minister is employee of Dubai firm too?

Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal is also an employee of a Dubai-based firm, Aaj News reported on Saturday night. The news channel telecast documentary evidence that Sohail Anwar Siyal joined a Sales Consultant in Dubai as an employee to get Iqama.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
LUMS achieves all goals of NOP summer coaching session programme: VC

LUMS achieves all goals of NOP summer coaching session programme: VC

"The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) have achieved all goals of its NOP summer coaching session participants programme by providing complete financial aid to every single student who qualified the admission test and met the requirements fo
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
KP government unveils three years financial strategy

KP government unveils three years financial strategy

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has unveiled its three-year Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy (2017-20) that encompasses reforms in public financial management across-the-board at both provincial and local government levels. According
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
First aid training: PRC Fata trains 1590 students & LEA officials

First aid training: PRC Fata trains 1590 students & LEA officials

Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC) Fata Chapter has trained about 1590 male and female students; officials of law enforcement agencies in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have aimed at training a number of citizens on the basics of life saving techniqu
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
TCKP urged to launch cleanliness drive in Shandur

TCKP urged to launch cleanliness drive in Shandur

Chitral Heritage & Environment Protection Society has asked Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) for evolving cleaning strategy for Shandur. The society on Saturday arranged a protest signature camp on Sher Shah Soori, Opposition, Railways Statio
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation
Exchange

Key policy rate kept unchanged despite subdued inflation

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday decided to maintain the policy rate, for two months, at previous rate of 5.75 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee, met in Karachi, at SBP Head Office, with Governor Tariq Bajwa in chair. It decided to maintain t
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
16 Afghan policemen killed in US strike

16 Afghan policemen killed in US strike

A US airstrike has killed 16 policemen in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday, the latest setback to Washington's efforts to bring peace to the war-torn country. The incident took place in Helmand province on Friday as Afghan security forces attempted to
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
16 Afghan policemen killed in US strike

16 Afghan policemen killed in US strike

A US airstrike has killed 16 policemen in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday, the latest setback to Washington's efforts to bring peace to the war-torn country. The incident took place in Helmand province on Friday as Afghan security forces attempted to
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Two FC men martyred in Chaghi

Two FC men martyred in Chaghi

Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on patrol were martyred by assailants on the RCD Highway in Balochistan's Chaghi district Saturday night, according to Levies sources. The two soldiers were patrolling the highway on a motorcycle in the Killi Dawoodabad a
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Two FC men martyred in Chaghi

Two FC men martyred in Chaghi

Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on patrol were martyred by assailants on the RCD Highway in Balochistan's Chaghi district Saturday night, according to Levies sources. The two soldiers were patrolling the highway on a motorcycle in the Killi Dawoodabad a
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Tirah Valley: terrorists killed, hideouts destroyed

Tirah Valley: terrorists killed, hideouts destroyed

Several terrorists were killed and their hideouts destroyed as the Pakistan Army, successfully cleared the highest mountain top, Brekh Muhammad Kandao of the Rajgal area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, near the Pak-Afghan border. "Terrorists' hideouts w
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Tirah Valley: terrorists killed, hideouts destroyed

Tirah Valley: terrorists killed, hideouts destroyed

Several terrorists were killed and their hideouts destroyed as the Pakistan Army, successfully cleared the highest mountain top, Brekh Muhammad Kandao of the Rajgal area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, near the Pak-Afghan border. "Terrorists' hideouts w
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi fishing boat, arrest crew

Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi fishing boat, arrest crew

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have detained a Saudi Arabian fishing boat and arrested its crew, an Iranian state news agency reported on Saturday, at a time of increased diplomatic tension between the two regional powers. Five Indian nationals on the vessel
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi fishing boat, arrest crew

Revolutionary Guards detain Saudi fishing boat, arrest crew

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have detained a Saudi Arabian fishing boat and arrested its crew, an Iranian state news agency reported on Saturday, at a time of increased diplomatic tension between the two regional powers. Five Indian nationals on the vessel
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has reportedly overturned its "formal" decision to wind up Pakistan Horticulture Development Export Company (PHDEC) aimed at "accommodating own experts" by shifting its offices from Lahore to Islamabad, well-informed sources
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has reportedly overturned its "formal" decision to wind up Pakistan Horticulture Development Export Company (PHDEC) aimed at "accommodating own experts" by shifting its offices from Lahore to Islamabad, well-informed sources
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

MoC overturns winding up of PHDEC

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has reportedly overturned its "formal" decision to wind up Pakistan Horticulture Development Export Company (PHDEC) aimed at "accommodating own experts" by shifting its offices from Lahore to Islamabad, well-informed sources
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PM needs to decide before verdict: Khursheed

PM needs to decide before verdict: Khursheed

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif needs to decide by Saturday night (last night) to step down from his post. Shah, speaking to reporters here, stated that the Pakistan Muslim Leagu
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
PM needs to decide before verdict: Khursheed

PM needs to decide before verdict: Khursheed

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah said on Saturday that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif needs to decide by Saturday night (last night) to step down from his post. Shah, speaking to reporters here, stated that the Pakistan Muslim Leagu
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister will not step aside, says Asif

Prime Minister will not step aside, says Asif

Federal Water and Power Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that some "international players" were trying to sabotage mega development projects like the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Gwadar port. Addressing a news conference
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Prime Minister will not step aside, says Asif

Prime Minister will not step aside, says Asif

Federal Water and Power Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that some "international players" were trying to sabotage mega development projects like the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Gwadar port. Addressing a news conference
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Hijazi remanded to four-day FIA custody
Exchange

Hijazi remanded to four-day FIA custody

A special court on Saturday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a four-day physical remand of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Zafarul Haq Hijazi to probe allegations of tampering with record related to the Sharif fami
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Hijazi remanded to four-day FIA custody
Exchange

Hijazi remanded to four-day FIA custody

A special court on Saturday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a four-day physical remand of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Zafarul Haq Hijazi to probe allegations of tampering with record related to the Sharif fami
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Your rupee last half year
Exchange

Your rupee last half year

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last half year. (January 03 to June 30, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (July 22, 2017) and the forecast for Sunday (July 23, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 22, 2017)

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

The rupee continued slide against the dollar on the money market at the weekend, dealers said. The rupee lost 20 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 107.30 and Rs 107.50 respectively, they said.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
THE RUPEE: easier trend

THE RUPEE: easier trend

The rupee continued slide against the dollar on the money market at the weekend, dealers said. The rupee lost 20 paisas in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 107.30 and Rs 107.50 respectively, they said.
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (July 22, 2017).

Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Asian gasoline nears three-month high

Asian gasoline nears three-month high

Asia's gasoline crack was near a three-month high of $10.95 a barrel on Thursday, supported by a heavy drawdown on inventories in the US Singapore onshore light distillates stocks, which comprise mostly gasoline and blending components for petrol, were al
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
CBOT corn futures jump

CBOT corn futures jump

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures jumped 2.1 percent on Thursday on forecasts for hot weather in the US Midwest that could threaten yields during the crop's key pollination phase of development. The benchmark CBOT December corn contract found support fr
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Saudi Arabia tenders to buy feed barley

Saudi Arabia tenders to buy feed barley

Saudi Arabia's main state wheat buying agency, the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), said on Thursday it has issued an international tender to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of animal feed barely. Tender deadline is July 21, it said. The barley is sought fro
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Coffee trade dull in Vietnam and Indonesia

Coffee trade dull in Vietnam and Indonesia

Tightening supply limited trade in Vietnam and Indonesia, Asia's main coffee exporters, although Vietnam's upcoming crop is expected to be solid on favourable weather, traders said on Thursday. Steady rains in the Central Highlands, Vietnam's main coffee
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Soyameal little changed on European feeds market

Soyameal little changed on European feeds market

Soyameal on the European meals and feeds market was offered little changed on Thursday as lack of demand offset gains in CBOT soyameal futures on concerns over crop damaging hot and dry weather in the US Midwest. "The market did not move much and there wa
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US FOB Gulf soyabean offers firmer

US FOB Gulf soyabean offers firmer

Export premiums for soyabeans shipped from the US Gulf Coast were steady to firmer on Thursday as rising bids for the beans in the river barge market boosted costs for ocean shippers, traders said. Corn export premiums were flat to weaker, tracking lower
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Iraq seeks to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat

Iraq seeks to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat

Iraq's state grains board has issued an international tender to buy at least 50,000 tonnes of hard milling wheat, European traders said on Thursday. The wheat can be sourced optionally from the United States, Canada or Australia. The tender closes on July
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Bangladesh to suspend import of Indian rice due to high prices

Bangladesh to suspend import of Indian rice due to high prices

Bangladesh could suspend a plan to import rice from India due to high prices, the country's food ministry said on Thursday, while a deal with Thailand edged closer. Bangladesh, the world's fourth-biggest rice producer, has emerged as a major importer of r
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Trade activity picks up on cotton market
Cotton

Trade activity picks up on cotton market

Volume of business improved on the cotton market on Saturday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The official spot rate sustained overnight level at Rs 6300, they said. In the ready session around 2600 bales of cotton changed hands between R
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Iraq expects to produce 250,000 tonnes of rice

Iraq expects to produce 250,000 tonnes of rice

Iraq's Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday it expected to produce 250,000 tonnes of rice in the 2017 season. The figure suggests gap to be filled by imports of about 1 million tonnes, as demand annually stands at between 1 million to 1.25 million tonnes
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Freight rates for VLCC could see small respite next week

Freight rates for VLCC could see small respite next week

Freight rates for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) could see a small respite next week, building on the slight improvement seen in the last two days although sentiment is likely to remain pessimistic of any real recovery, brokers said on Friday. "There w
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
US Midwest corn bids lower

US Midwest corn bids lower

Corn spot basis bids at processors, elevators and river terminals around the US Midwest were unchanged to weaker on Thursday and steady to firmer for soybeans, merchants said. Sufficient corn supplies and lackluster demand, especially for the grain moved
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
HRW wheat bids drop

HRW wheat bids drop

Cash basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat at the US Gulf declined on Thursday as supplies of new-crop grain increase, said merchants. Protein premiums for railcar wheat to and through Kansas City were generally unchanged on Wednesday. But wheat with
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
Canadian canola futures rise

Canadian canola futures rise

ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, tagging along with US crop price gains as weather in the US Midwest looked to turn unfavorably hot. Concerns linger about the developing Canadian canola crop as well. 61 percent of Saskatchewan oilseeds are de
Published 23 Jul, 2017 12:00am
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