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CNBC Daily Open: Bonds sell-off, markets dip, oil worries loom — and Trump postpones Iran attack

Asia markets were mixed ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi talks.

Putin heads to Beijing days after Trump in test of China's balancing act

Beijing walks into the summit with the stronger hand while Moscow seeks reassurance that China has not drifted toward Washington after Trump's visit.

Oil prices fall after Trump delays planned Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears

Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.

ICE agent charged in Minnesota with assault in shooting of immigrant

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Christian Castro is the second ICE agent to be charged for actions during Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration's immigration-enforcement mission.

Wheat Rally Holds Up on Monday on US/China Trade Numbers

The wheat market was sharply higher across all three exchanges on Monday, following a White House fact sheet release over the weekend. Chicago SRW futures were 17 ¾ to 28 ¾ cents higher across the board. KC HRW futures were 13 to 16 ¼ cents in the green at the...

Cotton Rallies into the Monday Close

Cotton futures closed the Monday session with contracts 110 to 309 points higher on the day. The US dollar index was $0.298 lower at $98.91. Crude oil was up $1.83 at $107.25 on the day. NASS Crop Progress data showed 41% of the US cotton crop planted as of May...

Corn Rallies to Start the Week on US/China Trade Details

Corn futures were in rally mode on Monday, as contracts closed 14 ½ to 21 ¼ cents higher across most 26/27 contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was back up 21 1/4 cents to $4.37 1/2. NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 76% planted...

Soybean Rallies Back on Monday After Chinese Details

Soybeans were up 19 ¾ to 36 cents across most contracts on Monday, as bulls took some of last week’s losses with a few more US/Chinese details known. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 36 1/4 cents at $11.49. Soymeal futures were $2.10 to $5.20 higher, with...

Japan's economy grows at an annualized 2.1% rate in the first quarter, beating expectations

The figure beat with projections of 0.4% from Reuters-polled economists, and against the 0.3% in the last quarter.

Asia markets set to rise as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike

Asia-Pacific markets were set to broadly higher on Tuesday, amid lower oil prices after President Donald Trump said he is postponing a scheduled attack on Iran