USDA Corn Outlook: Heat Cuts Yields, Surprise Acres Cloud Rally
Agriculture

USDA Corn Outlook: Heat Cuts Yields, Surprise Acres Cloud Rally

A lower U.S. corn yield and stronger exports point to tighter supplies, but 1.39 million unexplained additional acres le...

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Mining Overtakes Bananas as Ecuador's No. 2 Export Behind Shrimp
Economy

Mining Overtakes Bananas as Ecuador's No. 2 Export Behind Shrimp

Ecuador's non-oil exports hit a first-half record of $14.65bn as mining shipments rose 41% to $2.63bn, displacing banana...

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Portuguese firms see modest H2 upturn as bureaucracy stays top brake
Economy

Portuguese firms see modest H2 upturn as bureaucracy stays top brake

A July AEP survey of 400 Portuguese firms finds 84.2% name bureaucracy as their biggest constraint, while 53.9% expect d...

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U.S. Oil Inventories to Stay Tight Through 2026 as Exports Surge, EIA Says
Energy

U.S. Oil Inventories to Stay Tight Through 2026 as Exports Surge, EIA Says

Strong crude exports, falling imports and high refinery runs will keep U.S. commercial crude stocks below seasonal norms...

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Turkey's Export Climate Index Hits 52.2 as Germany and UK Return to Growth
Economy

Turkey's Export Climate Index Hits 52.2 as Germany and UK Return to Growth

The ISO Manufacturing Export Climate Index rose to 52.2 in July, its highest since early 2024, as eight of Turkey's top ...

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German Exports Surprise with 0.9% Jump in June, Outpacing Forecasts
Economy

German Exports Surprise with 0.9% Jump in June, Outpacing Forecasts

Germany’s exports climbed 0.9% month-on-month in June, far beyond the 0.2% analyst consensus, signaling a resilient trad...

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China's H1 2026 Trade Boom: AI Chips and Precious Metals Mask Strong Organic Growth
Economy

China's H1 2026 Trade Boom: AI Chips and Precious Metals Mask Strong Organic Growth

China’s imports and exports surged 21.2% in the first half of 2026, with most of the gain from soaring prices for AI har...

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Argentina's H1 Trade Surplus Hits US$13.9B as Crude Oil, Asia Reshape Export Mix
Economy

Argentina's H1 Trade Surplus Hits US$13.9B as Crude Oil, Asia Reshape Export Mix

Argentina posted a US$13.9 billion first-half trade surplus as exports hit a 10-year high, crude oil became the top prod...

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Vietnam's Jan–Jul trade climbs 28% to $659bn as imports outpace exports
Economy

Vietnam's Jan–Jul trade climbs 28% to $659bn as imports outpace exports

Vietnam's Jan–Jul trade hit $659bn, up 28% YoY, with imports rising 34.5% on machinery demand; officials eye a $1tn year...

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Dutch Economy Turns More Negative in July as Investment Slump Offsets Export Gains
Economy

Dutch Economy Turns More Negative in July as Investment Slump Offsets Export Gains

Nine of thirteen CBS Business Cycle Tracer indicators sit below trend; exports and household spending still grow, but in...

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White Goods Production in Turkey Plunges 15% as Export Slump Deepens
Companies

White Goods Production in Turkey Plunges 15% as Export Slump Deepens

Turkey's white goods sector saw domestic sales fall 7% and exports drop 19% in H1 2026, with industry leaders blaming ri...

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Turkey’s June Trade Gap Swells 26.2% as Import Growth Outstrips Exports
Economy

Turkey’s June Trade Gap Swells 26.2% as Import Growth Outstrips Exports

Official data shows exports rose 21.7% to $24.9bn, but imports climbed 23% to $35.3bn, pushing the monthly deficit to $1...

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China's Consumption Slump and Export Surge Fuel Trade Clash with the EU
Economy

China's Consumption Slump and Export Surge Fuel Trade Clash with the EU

As a 4.7% GDP growth masks a deepening divide between China's weak consumer spending and its booming export machine, the...

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Egypt Targets End-September Rollout for Post-IMF National Economic Program
Economy

Egypt Targets End-September Rollout for Post-IMF National Economic Program

Prime Minister Madbouly confirms the government is drafting a new economic blueprint to succeed the IMF deal, backed by ...

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Egyptian Agricultural Exporters Ready to Tap Philippine Market After Landmark Deal
Agriculture

Egyptian Agricultural Exporters Ready to Tap Philippine Market After Landmark Deal

A new bilateral accord grants Egyptian grapes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and carrots immediate access to the Philippines,...

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CPPE: US 12.5% Tariff Poses Little Threat to Nigeria’s Export Revenue as Oil Exemptions Hold
Economy

CPPE: US 12.5% Tariff Poses Little Threat to Nigeria’s Export Revenue as Oil Exemptions Hold

Crude oil and LNG dominate Nigeria’s US-bound shipments and are excluded from new US duties, limiting the blow to other ...

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Brazil's Tariff Relief for Exporters Is Just a Start, Analysts Warn as Fiscal Risks Mount
Economy

Brazil's Tariff Relief for Exporters Is Just a Start, Analysts Warn as Fiscal Risks Mount

Government credit lifeline for companies hit by US tariffs draws praise but faces warnings over public debt and lack of ...

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Syrian Market Uncertainty Dashes Hopes for Egyptian Cement Export Revival
Companies

Syrian Market Uncertainty Dashes Hopes for Egyptian Cement Export Revival

Egypt's cement sector, once eyeing Syria as a reconstruction export hub, now faces unclear demand, with only 5,000 tonne...

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