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China Wholesale Inflation Hits Near 4-Year High

China's producer price index hit a near four-year high in May as Middle East conflict disrupted commodity supply and AI infrastructure drove energy demand higher. Consumer inflation missed forecasts, signaling a margin squeeze for Chinese manufacturers and potential downstream price pressure for global importers.

War Reignites Global Stagflation Risk

Ongoing conflict is rekindling stagflation risks globally, pairing inflationary pressure from commodity supply disruptions with deteriorating growth prospects. Central banks face a constrained policy response, as rate hikes to curb inflation risk accelerating economic slowdowns. The key variable is whether

Corn Futures Rally During Wednesday Session

Corn futures rallied on Wednesday, with prices moving higher during the session. Upward corn price momentum carries downstream consequences for livestock feed costs, ethanol economics, and food ingredient margins. No specific catalyst, contract month, or price level was disclosed.

China Q1 Rebound Faces Iran War Headwinds

China's economy recovered in Q1 2025, but the ongoing conflict involving Iran is weighing on the 2026 growth outlook. Energy market disruption tied to Middle East instability presents the key transmission risk, with potential pressure on manufacturing costs and export demand. Beijing's policy response to the external s

MCX Shares Rally 12% on Volume Surge and Profit Jump

MCX shares extended a five-session rally to 12% cumulative gains, driven by rising commodity prices and higher trading volumes that directly expand the exchange's fee-based revenue. Q3 results, featuring a 151% profit jump and strong turnover growth, validated the move. Sustainability hinges on whether commodity price

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China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war, AI costs; CPI misses

China's producer price index hit a near four-year high in May as Middle East conflict disrupted commodity supply and AI infrastructure drove energy demand higher. Consumer inflation missed forecasts, signaling a margin squeeze for Chinese manufacturers and potential downstream price pressure for global importers.

20d ago · 3 min · Economy

War revives stagflation dangers for global economy

Ongoing conflict is rekindling stagflation risks globally, pairing inflationary pressure from commodity supply disruptions with deteriorating growth prospects. Central banks face a constrained policy response, as rate hikes to curb inflation risk accelerating economic slowdowns. The key variable is whether

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

Corn Rallying on Wednesday

Corn futures rallied on Wednesday, with prices moving higher during the session. Upward corn price momentum carries downstream consequences for livestock feed costs, ethanol economics, and food ingredient margins. No specific catalyst, contract month, or price level was disclosed.

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

China's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook

China's economy recovered in Q1 2025, but the ongoing conflict involving Iran is weighing on the 2026 growth outlook. Energy market disruption tied to Middle East instability presents the key transmission risk, with potential pressure on manufacturing costs and export demand. Beijing's policy response to the external s

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

MCX shares gain 3%, surge 12% in just 5 sessions. What’s behind the sharp rally?

MCX shares extended a five-session rally to 12% cumulative gains, driven by rising commodity prices and higher trading volumes that directly expand the exchange's fee-based revenue. Q3 results, featuring a 151% profit jump and strong turnover growth, validated the move. Sustainability hinges on whether commodity price

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

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