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Inflation fears are back in the spotlight as the Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated, analysts say

Inflation fears are back in focus amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated

Dimitri de Vreeze helped build DSM’s materials business. Then he had to sell it

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After more than three decades at science-based firm DSM, Dimitri de Vreeze faced what he calls the hardest decision of his career: selling the materials business where he had grown up professionally. In this episode of "Executive Decisions," the DSM-Firmenich CEO reflects on why the decision made strategic sense, even as it felt deeply personal, and how it shaped his view that success is not a finish line.

Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week.

U.S. condemns China's 'dangerous and aggressive' acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal

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The flare-up came before Rubio is expected to visit Manila for meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi also in attendance.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump revives his tariff playbook with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump has revived his signature solution to many of his perceived problems: tariffs.

NVIDIA Unveils DLSS 5 and Cosmos AI Push at SIGGRAPH Keynote

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Bank Earnings Are Roaring, But Wall Street Isn't Ready to CelebrateNVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) used its 2026 SIGGRAPH Research Keynote to outline a broad push to combine computer graphics, simulation and artificial intelligence, including a new DLSS 5 technology for real-time rendering,

Hogs Post Mixed Action on Monday

Lean hog futures were mixed on Monday, with front months down as much as 37 cents and other contracts up as much as $1.07. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $98.89 on Monday afternoon down 43 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 55...

Cattle Bounce Higher on Monday

Live cattle futures are closed the session with contracts $2.10 to $3.10 higher on Monday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked of this week with Monday compiling showlists. Last week settled in at $238-240 in the north, with Southern trade at $237-238. Feeder cattle futures rallied $4.57 to $7...

Cotton Holds onto Gains on Monday

Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The crop...

Soybeans Rally on Monday Following More Export Business

Soybeans were in rally mode on Monday, with contracts posting 20 to 23 1/4 cent gains and other contracts 10 ¾ to 18 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 23 1/4 cents at $11.89. Soymeal futures are up $3.30 to $5.40 higher at the...