Soybeans Falls into the Weekend as Export Data Suggests Limited China Buying
Soybeans saw weakness on Friday, as contracts were down 17 to 22 ¼ cents in the nearbys. January still managed a gain of 7 ½ cents on the week, as…
Wheat Falls as USDA Hikes Supply Estimates
The wheat complex posted Friday losses to close the week. CBT soft red wheat futures were down 8 to 11 cents on Friday, as December saw a ½ cent loss…
Corn Posts Double Digit Losses as Yield Cut Falls Short of Estimates
Corn futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 10 to 11 ½ cents. Despite the losses, December closed with a gain of 3 cents on the week. The…
Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing a range of food products, including coffee, bananas and beef, to escape his sweeping tariffs.The move comes as…
What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?
Getty ImagesThe two-child limit means many low-income families do not receive further benefits when they have a third or subsequent child.It has been the subject of intense political debate and…
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
Gideon LongBusiness reporterKseniia KalmusKseniia Kalmus started to make drones for the Ukrainian army after Russia's invasionThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine is often described as the world's "first drone war". It…
What’s behind Rachel Reeves’s hokey cokey on income tax rises?
Faisal IslamEconomics editorAfter weeks of wondering will she, won't she, and recent heavy hints that she would indeed raise income taxes in the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now decided…
Government borrowing costs jump on reports of Reeves dropping income tax rise
Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax riseRachel Clun,Business reporter and Faisal Islam,Economics editorGetty ImagesUK government borrowing costs have risen sharply in reaction to news that the…
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Imogen Foulkes,In Bern and Paul Kirby,Europe digital editorAPTrump was pictured on Monday apparently with the Swiss gifts on his desk in the Oval OfficeSwitzerland and the US have agreed to…
Walmart chief Doug McMillon retiring after more than a decade
Walmart chief executive Doug McMillon will retire from his post in January, handing over the reins to a longtime deputy. The 59-year-old is stepping down after more than a decade…