Regional Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA Egypt’s Consumer Price Index for “urban consumers” is said to have increased 3.8 percent in August with the year to date increase at 107.5 percent. In the past month meat and poultry prices have moved lower while cereals and bread prices are higher. The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has finalized another wheat purchase of 330,000 MT at $278.50 MT CNF. It is reported that eight international companies took part in the tender with prices ranging up to $290 MT. TCP has recently set four wheat tenders, two tenders were passed due to high prices while a total of 660,000 MT was purchased. The first wheat import by TCP arrived last week – a shipment of 55,00...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
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