US consumer spending rebounded in February, likely lifted by higher prices, which could amplify fears that the economy was facing a period of tepid growth and high inflation amid an…
The number of people out of work in Germany rose in March at the fastest rate since October of 2024, data showed today, as an economic malaise puts pressure on…
Having had a rocky few years following the pandemic, Disney seemed to have regained its grip on the movie box office last year. Three of 2024’s highest grossing movies worldwide…
The Government's "over-arching priority" is to protect Irish jobs amid concerns US President Donald Trump's incoming tariff plans could see pharmaceutical and other firms reduce their presence in Ireland, Taoiseach…
New Central Statistics Office figures show that retail sales rose by 0.7% on a monthly basis in February and by 1.8% year-on-year. The CSO said the value of retail sales…
The number of visitors coming to Ireland in February of this year sank by 30% compared to the same time last year, new figures from Central Statistics Office show. The…
The wheat market closed with weakness across the three exchanges on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were falling back 3 to 5 cents on the session. Kansas City HRW contracts were leading…
Cotton futures closed with Friday losses of 18 to 24 points, as nearby May was up 163 points on the week. Crude oil futures were down 88 cents/barrel, as the US…
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) Friday closed down -1.97%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -2.61%. June E-mini S&P futures…
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25) Friday closed down -0.13 (-0.68%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25) closed down -2.10 (-0.39%).Sugar prices Friday extended this week's decline to…
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25) Friday closed up +63 (+0.79%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25) closed up +94 (+1.52%).Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled…
May arabica coffee (KCK25) Friday closed up +1.15 (+0.30%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25) closed down -14 (-0.26%).Coffee prices Friday settled mixed. Arabica coffee saw support from a weaker…