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Forecasts of cooler temperatures and increased demand for heating caused natural gas prices to rise

Anticipated colder weather and higher heating demand in the upcoming week caused the natural gas market to see a 1.86% price hike, ultimately settling at 279.9. Record-high output levels and a generally benign weather forecast through early November did not prevent this growth. Notably, gas output in the Lower 48 U.S. states surpassed prior records…

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Cotton benefited when the USDA reduced American production to 12.8 million bales in 2023–2024

Following the USDA’s October WASDE report, which indicated that lower yields in Texas would limit U.S. cotton production in 2023–2024 to 12.8 million bales, cotton candy experienced a 0.66% gain, closing at 58,200. Brazil is predicted to produce more cotton than the United States, almost matching American exports of the crop for the first time…

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Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, oil prices have risen

Tuesday’s early Asian trading saw an increase in oil prices as investors maintained their concern that the Israel-Hamas conflict could spread into a larger battle in the oil-exporting area, potentially disrupting supply. Brent crude prices had risen by 70 cents, or 0.8%, to $90.53 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures had gained…

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RBI anticipates that the beginning of FY25 will see crude prices at $86 per barrel

The Reserve Bank of India anticipates a little slowdown over the medium term in light of worries regarding the recent spike in global petroleum prices. According to the RBI’s monthly bulletin, the two largest consumers of crude oil, China’s slowing development and the U.S. anticipated drop in fuel consumption, will keep crude prices at $86…

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Concerns about supply after a significant drop in U.S. stock values cause oil prices to increase by 2%

Oil prices increased by about $2 in early trade on Wednesday as industry data revealed a larger-than-anticipated draw in U.S. oil storage and concerns about Middle Eastern supply disruptions as a result of the escalating Israel-Hamas war. The price of Brent crude futures increased $1.62, or 1.8%, to $91.49 a barrel as investors prepared for…

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